Seray

Seray is a female first name of Turkish origin that traces back to ancient Turkish roots. It is often translated with the meanings "beautiful as the moon" or "as beautiful as the moon itself." Additionally, it can also be interpreted as "the leader with the beautiful face."

What does the name Seray mean?

The name Seray comes from Turkish and has Old Turkish origins. Its meaning can be described as "beautiful as the moon" or "as beautiful as the moon itself." Literally, it can also be interpreted as "the leader with the beautiful face." The meaning consists of the Old Turkish components ser or sar (سر), which means "the head," "the leader," or "the chief," and ay (آی), which stands for "the moon," "the month," "the crescent moon," or "a beautiful face."

Where does the name Seray come from?

The first name Seray has its roots in Old Turkish and means "beautiful as the moon."

How do you pronounce Seray?

The pronunciation of the name Seray is two syllables and includes a diphthong. It is pronounced as "Se-ray" [zeˈʁaɪ], with the first syllable starting with a soft s-sound that seamlessly transitions into the second syllable. The gliding ei-sound at the end of the name conveys a sense of liveliness and elegance, while the clear structure and phonetic fluidity give the name a special dynamism.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Seray enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,723rd in the list of the most common names for girls. Its best position was achieved in 2007, when it reached 576th place. In the last ten years, Seray has been given as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,330th in the statistics of the last decade. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 2,502nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Array / Sarma / Sera / Sergej / Seri / Sero / Seros / Seroy / Spray / Yeras

Similar first names

Famous people

• Seray Sever (singer)