Cagatay

Cagatay (Çağatay) is a traditional Turkish first name for boys, rooted in the Mongolian Tsagadai. Translated, the name means 'the young horse'.

What does the name Cagatay mean?

Cagatay (Çağatay) is a historical Turkish boy's name, derived from the Mongolian Tsagadai. Its meaning can be rendered as 'the young horse'. This name consists of the Old Turkic elements chaga, meaning 'child' or 'baby', and tay, which stands for 'foal'. The origin of the name is linked to Chagatai Khan, the second son of Genghis Khan.

Where does the name Cagatay come from?

The name Cagatay has Old Turkic roots and means 'the young horse'.

How do you pronounce Cagatay?

The pronunciation of Cagatay is three syllables and has a flowing rhythm. It is typically pronounced as 'Dzhah-ga-tai' [dʒaːɡaˈtaɪ̯], where open A sounds connect with a gliding diphthong. The hard T in the last syllable clearly emphasizes the name. Cagatay sounds lively and powerful – present, dynamic, and sonically impressive.

Popularity

In Germany, Cagatay enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 2,308th in the list of the most common first names for boys. Its best placement was in 2005, when it reached 827th place. In the last ten years, Cagatay has been given as a first name around 210 times, placing it 1,537th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,620th.

Nicknames & pet names

Cici / Çasoy / Çaça / Çağo

Famous people

• Cagatay Kader (footballer from Germany)
• Cagatay Ulusoy (model and actor)