Özay

Özay is composed of the Turkish terms öz, meaning 'genuine' or 'pure', and ay, which stands for 'moon'. The meaning of the name can be interpreted as 'the true moon' or 'as pure as the moon'. In Turkey, Özay is common as a first name for both boys and girls as well as a surname.

What does the name Özay mean?

The name Özay is composed of the words öz, which means 'genuine' or 'pure', and ay, which means 'moon'. This results in the interpretation 'the true moon' or 'pure like the moon'. Özay is used in Turkish contexts for both boys and girls and is also a common surname. Notable bearers of the name include the German actress Özay Fecht and the Turkish singer Özay Gönlüm.

Where does the name Özay come from?

Özay is a first name of Turkish origin, used for both men and women. Its meaning is 'the true moon' or 'pure like the moon'. The components consist of öz = genuine, pure (Turkish) and ay = the moon (Turkish).

How do you pronounce Özay?

Özay is pronounced approximately like 'Öh-zai'.

Popularity

In Germany, Özay is a relatively common first name. The name currently ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was in 2009, when it reached 1,979th place. In the last ten years, Özay has been used as a first name about 30 times, placing it 4,208th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 4,704th.

Nicknames & pet names

Özi