Boy name
Ersay name meaning
“Honour the brave”
Ersay means “honour the brave.” It combines Turkish er, meaning a brave man, with say, the imperative of saymak in the sense of valuing or respecting. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it belongs alongside Erol and Erdur as a name built around a short verbal instruction.
What does Ersay mean?
Honour the brave
In Turkish: Yiğide saygı göster
Ersay expresses the idea of valuing bravery through a short exhortation. It shares its structure with Turkish names formed using an imperative verb. The element er supplies a heroic association, while say emphasizes esteem and respect; this interpretation uses the sense 'to value' rather than the verb's numerical sense 'to count'.
Ay means “moon” in Turkish and appears in names such as Berkay and Eray. Other names ending in these letters, such as Altay, have a different formation. More boy names ending in -ay →
Origin of the name Ersay
The name combines Turkish er, 'brave man, warrior', with say, the imperative of saymak in its sense 'to esteem, respect'. On this interpretation, Ersay expresses an exhortation meaning 'honour the brave' or 'value the warrior'.
How to pronounce Ersay
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /eɾsaj/ |
Is Ersay a boy’s name?
Yes, Ersay is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ersay 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.
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Famous people named Ersay
- Ersay Üner · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Ersay
What is the meaning of Ersay?
Ersay means “Honour the brave”. The name combines Turkish er, 'brave man, warrior', with say, the imperative of saymak in its sense 'to esteem, respect'. On this interpretation, Ersay expresses an exhortation meaning 'honour the brave' or 'value the warrior'.
Is Ersay a boy’s name?
Yes, Ersay is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ersay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Ersay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Ersay?
Ersay is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Ersay have?
Ersay has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ersay?
Ersay 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 Ersay?
Notable people named Ersay include Ersay Üner.
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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