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Yildiray
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Yildiray (Yıldıray) is a Turkish boy's name. In its figurative meaning, the name stands for "the shining moon" or also "the flashing moon."
What does the name Yildiray mean?
Yildiray (Yıldıray) is a Turkish first name for boys. Its symbolic meaning includes "the shining moon" and "the flashing moon." The origin is rooted in two Old Turkish elements: yıldırım (یلدرم) means "lightning" or "thunder," while ay (آی) stands for "the moon."
Where does the name Yildiray come from?
The name Yildiray has its origins in Old Turkish and means "the shining moon." It is composed of the Old Turkish words yıldırım (یلدرم) for "lightning" or "thunder" and ay (آی) for "the moon." The language is Turkish.
How do you pronounce Yildiray?
Jildiraj, like 'Jil' in 'Jill' and 'de' as in 'deutsch', followed by 'raj'.
Popularity
In Germany, Yildiray is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th in the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2020, when it reached 2,791st place. In the last ten years, the name Yildiray has been given about 30 times, which places it 4,394th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,248th.
Nicknames & pet names
Yildi
Famous people
- Yildiray Bastürk (footballer)
Frequently asked questions about the name Yildiray
What is the origin of the name Yildiray?
The name Yildiray has its roots in Old Turkish and is composed of the words for 'lightning' and 'moon'.
What does the name Yildiray mean?
Yildiray symbolically means 'the shining moon' and 'the flashing moon'.
How popular is the name Yildiray?
Yildiray is common in Turkey, but has less recognition internationally.