Selay
Fact sheet
- Name
- Selay
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
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Selay is a Turkish girl's name, meaning 'the wild moon' or 'the flood of the moon'.
What does the name Selay mean?
Selay is a name for girls from the Turkish language. It can be translated as 'the wild moon' or 'the flood of the moon'. The origin of the name is based on two Old Turkic word parts: sel (سل), meaning 'flood', 'inundation', or 'high water', and ay (آی), meaning 'moon', 'month', 'crescent moon', or 'a beautiful face'.
Where does the name Selay come from?
The name Selay has Old Turkic roots and means 'the wild moon'. The word parts come from Old Turkic: sel (سل) stands for 'flood', 'inundation', or 'high water', while ay (آی) means 'moon', 'month', 'crescent moon', and 'a beautiful face'. Languages: Turkish.
How do you pronounce Selay?
seh-LAI
Popularity
In Germany, Selay is one of the rarer first names. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most common female baby names. The name achieved its best ranking in 2009, when it placed 2,111th. In the last ten years, Selay has been used as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,955th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,555th.
Nicknames & pet names
Sally / Seli / Selly / Selo
Frequently asked questions about the name Selay
What is the origin of the name Selay?
The name Selay has Old Turkic roots and comes from the Turkish language.
What does the name Selay mean?
Selay means 'the wild moon' and is composed of the Old Turkic parts 'sel' for 'flood' and 'ay' for 'moon'.
How popular is the name Selay?
The popularity of the name Selay varies, but it is increasingly popular in certain regions and among Turkish-speaking communities.