Koray

The first name Koray, a masculine name, is composed of two Turkish terms: kor, meaning "ember" or "red", and ay, meaning "moon". Thus, the meaning is "the glowing moon" or "the red moon". The name is often interpreted as "the fiery one".

What does the name Koray mean?

Koray is a masculine first name formed from the Turkish words kor for "ember, red" and ay for "moon". The translations include "the glowing moon" or "the red moon", and it is often understood as "the fiery one". In Turkey, Koray is a widely used and popular name. A prominent example is the Turkish musician Koray Avcı.

Where does the name Koray come from?

Koray has its roots in the Turkish language and stands for meanings such as "the red moon" or "the fiery one". The composition of the words is as follows: kor means "ember, red" and ay means "moon". The name is used in the Turkish language.

How do you pronounce Koray?

The pronunciation of Koray is dynamic and consists of two syllables. In German, the name is usually pronounced as "Ko-ray" [ˈkoːʁaɪ̯], starting with a long O sound that conveys calmness. The rolled or emphasized "r" gives the name a distinctive center, while the stressed final syllable with a diphthong adds liveliness. Koray conveys a powerful and modern impression – present, self-assured, and sonorous.

Popularity

In Germany, Koray is among the more common first names. Currently, it ranks 1,154th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest rank was achieved in 2007 at 295th place. Over the last ten years, it has been given about 680 times, placing it 716th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 626th position. The global popularity and distribution of Koray is also reflected in its rankings in various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Curry / Kay / Ko / Koala / Koki / Koko / Kokus / Kor / Kora / Korailiene / Korce / Korea / Kori / Korisch / Korki / Kory / Ray

Famous people

• Ibrahim Koray Arslan (football player)
• Kerem Koray Sahin (German football player)
• Koray Altinay (Turkish football player)
• Koray Arslan (footballer)
• Koray Aslan (Turkish football player)
• Koray Avcı (lyricist, singer, songwriter)
• Koray Avci (professional footballer at Besiktas)
• Koray Candemir (Turkish singer)
• Koray Colgecen (Turkish football player)
• Koray Cölgecen (football player)
• Koray Erkin (Turkish rock idol, one of the greatest artists of Turkish rock music/70s)
• Koray Günter (German footballer)
• Koray Icten (Turkish football player)
• Koray Kacinoglu (German football player)
• Koray Karagozoglu (Turkish footballer)
• Koray Sanli (Turkish football player)
• Koray Yesilli (Turkish footballer)
• Mustafa Koray Avci (footballer from Turkey)