Silay
Fact sheet
- Name
- Silay
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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The first name Silay for girls represents a variant of the Turkish name Selay. Translated into German, this name means 'the lush moon'.
What does the name Silay mean?
Silay is a feminine form of the name Selay. In German, the name means 'the lush moon'. The roots of the name are found in two Old Turkish elements: sel (سل) means 'flood', 'inundation' or 'high water', while ay (آی) stands for 'moon', 'month', 'crescent moon' or 'a beautiful face'.
Where does the name Silay come from?
The name Silay has its origins in Old Turkish and means 'the lush moon'. The components of the word consist of sel (سل), which means 'flood', 'inundation' or 'high water', and ay (آی), which denotes 'moon', 'month', 'crescent moon' or 'a beautiful face'. The language is Turkish.
How do you pronounce Silay?
Si-lai, with emphasis on the first part
Popularity
In Germany, Silay is considered a rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2021, achieving 5,220th place. Over the last ten years, Silay has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533rd.
Frequently asked questions about the name Silay
Where does the name Silay come from?
The name Silay has its roots in Old Turkish and is a derivative of Selay.
What does the name Silay mean?
Silay is translated as 'the lush moon' and is composed of the Old Turkish elements sel (سل), which means 'flood' or 'high water', and ay (آی), which means 'moon' or 'a beautiful face'.
How popular is the name Silay?
Silay is a less common name, but it is gaining popularity, especially in multilingual and multicultural environments.