Boy name
Burutay name: origin, pronunciation & similar names
Burutay is a three-syllable masculine given name used in Türkiye. Similar-sounding names include Bulutay, which evokes clouds and the moon, and Burkay, the captain's name in Ruh Adam. These comparable names offer, respectively, natural imagery and a documented use as a literary character's name.
The name Burutay at a glance
Syllables
Bu · ru · tay
3 syllables · 7 letters · /buɾutaj/
Use
Boy
1 in our sample of notable people (Wikidata).
Similar names with known meanings
Tay is Turkish for “foal,” but this does not explain every name ending in tay. Altay, Çağatay and Kutay each need to be considered through their own origins. More boy names ending in -tay →
Burutay: language and spelling facts
How to pronounce Burutay
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /buɾutaj/ |
Is Burutay a boy’s name?
Yes, Burutay is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Burutay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Burutay
Famous people named Burutay
- Burutay Subaşı · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Burutay
Is Burutay a boy’s name?
Yes, Burutay is used mostly as a boy’s name.
How many syllables does Burutay have?
Burutay has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Burutay?
Burutay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Burutay?
Notable people named Burutay include Burutay Subaşı.
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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