Nilay
Nilay is a Muslim girl name of Turkish origin, meaning “Moonlight reflected on water”.
| Meaning | Moonlight reflected on water |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish |
| Pronunciation | nee-LIGH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Nilay
Nilay is a modern Turkish name for girls. Most people explain it as a pairing of Nil, the river Nile, with ay, the Turkish word for moon, and many families picture it as the moon shining on water. It rose in popularity in Turkey during the later twentieth century, at the same time as similar names such as Nilgün and Nilüfer.
Is Nilay a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Turkey give Nilay to their daughters, though it is a modern Turkish creation and not drawn from Arabic or the Quran.
How popular is Nilay?
Nilay is common in Turkey and among Turkish families living in Europe.
Gifts with the name Nilay
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Spellings and variants of Nilay
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nilay mean?
Nilay means 'Moonlight reflected on water'. It is of Turkish origin.
Is Nilay a Muslim name?
Muslim families in Turkey give Nilay to their daughters, though it is a modern Turkish creation and not drawn from Arabic or the Quran.
How do you pronounce Nilay?
Nilay is pronounced nee-LIGH.
Is Nilay a boy or girl name?
Nilay is usually a girl name.