Nuray
NOO-ray
Nuray is a girl’s name of Turkish origin, meaning “A Turkish name composed of 'nur' (light) and 'ay' (moon). It means 'moonlight' or 'radiant moon.'”. It currently ranks #13062 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2024.
What Nuray Means
“A Turkish name composed of 'nur' (light) and 'ay' (moon). It means 'moonlight' or 'radiant moon.'”
The Story of Nuray
The moon itself, a gentle lantern in the night sky, has inspired wonder for millennia.
Nuray is a Turkish feminine name composed of 'nur' (light) and 'ay' (moon), meaning 'moonlight' or 'radiant moon.' It has been recorded since 2011, steadily gaining appreciation.
You imagine your daughter’s calm presence, a luminous, serene influence like moonlight on a quiet night. Nuray is for the child you see as a source of gentle beauty and peaceful guidance.
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Peak Year
#7 in 2024
Total Births
17
First Recorded
2011
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