Girl name
Betülay name meaning
“a compound of Betül and moon”
Betülay is a compound of Betül and the Turkish word ay, meaning moon. Betül comes from Arabic batūl, describing a chaste woman or one withdrawn from worldly life. Used for girls in Türkiye, Betülay connects the established name Betül with the visible image of the moon in a night sky.
What does Betülay mean?
A compound of Betül and moon
In Turkish: Betül ve ay öğelerinden oluşan ad
Betülay can be understood as a modern compound adding lunar imagery to Betül. The latter is associated with a title used for Mary and Fatima in Islamic tradition. Since the complete compound has no separate established dictionary meaning, explaining its two elements is more accurate than assigning it a fixed phrase.
Ay means “moon” in Turkish and appears in names such as Gülay and Nuray. In Umay, the final letters are not a separate component meaning “moon.” More girl names ending in -ay →
Origin of the name Betülay
Probably combines Betül, from Arabic batūl, with Turkish ay, 'moon'. Batūl denotes a chaste woman or one withdrawn from worldly concerns.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Turkish |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| Is Betülay in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | B · Be |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Betülay
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /betylaj/ |
Is Betülay a girl’s name?
Yes, Betülay is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Betülay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Betülay
Names with related meanings
- Duru♀Clear, pure
- Azra♀Virgin
- Melek♀Spiritual being regarded as a divine messenger
- Betül♀Virgin
- Beyza♀White, fair and bright
- Beyzanur♀White light, bright and radiant illumination
- Berrak♀Clear, transparent
- Azranur♀Name combining untouched purity and light
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Müberra♀Blameless, cleared of fault, pure
- Akça♀Whitish, rather white
- Safiye♀Pure, clear
FAQ about the name Betülay
What is the meaning of Betülay?
Betülay means “a compound of Betül and moon”. Probably combines Betül, from Arabic batūl, with Turkish ay, 'moon'. Batūl denotes a chaste woman or one withdrawn from worldly concerns.
Is Betülay a girl’s name?
Yes, Betülay is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Betülay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Betülay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Betülay?
Betülay is of Arabic and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Betülay have?
Betülay has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Betülay?
Betülay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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