Miray

The female first name Miray is composed of the Turkish terms mir, meaning "leader," and ay, which stands for "moon" or "month." This leads to the free interpretation "the leading, moon-like radiance" or also "the beginning of the month." Miray enjoys great popularity in the Turkish cultural sphere and is frequently encountered.

What does the name Miray mean?

Miray, a female first name, is composed of the Turkish words mir for "leader" and ay for "moon, month." The meaning can be interpreted as "the leading, moon-like radiance" or also as "the beginning of the month." The name is widely used in Turkish-speaking regions. A prominent bearer of this name is the Turkish actress Miray Akay.

Where does the name Miray come from?

The name Miray has its roots in Turkish and means something like "the leading, moon-like radiance" or "the beginning of the month." It is composed of the Turkish words mir (leader) and ay (moon, month).

How do you pronounce Miray?

The pronunciation of Miray is two syllables and lively. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Mi-ray" [miˈraɪ], with the first syllable starting with a clear I sound that conveys lightness. The second syllable contains a diphthong, leading to a distinct structure. Miray radiates modernity and liveliness, a name with clear contours and a fresh flair.

Popularity

In Germany, Miray is among the popular first names. The name currently ranks 252nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2015 at rank 129. In the last ten years, Miray has been chosen about 3,200 times as a first name, which gives it the 204th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 221st.

Nicknames & pet names

Mim / Mimella / Mimi / Mira / Mirabella / Miranda / Miri / Miros / Mirosch / Miry / Raiya / Ray

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Famous people

• Miray (singer) (J-Pop singer)
• Miray Akar (actress)
• Miray Akovaligil (Turkish star lawyer)
• Miray Cin (Turkish football player)
• Miray Daner (Turkish actress)