Boy name
Giray name meaning
“name of the Crimean dynasty; a khanly title”
Giray is the name of the Crimean dynasty and a title associated with its khans. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it is linked with Mongolian Kerey or Gerey forms. Gazi Giray, a historical ruler and poet, provides a concrete historical and literary association.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Mongolian
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Giray mean?
Name of the Crimean dynasty; a khanly title
In Turkish: Kırım hanedanının adı ve hanlık unvanı
Giray has a strong historical connection with the dynasty that ruled the Crimean Khanate. It appears in the names of rulers such as Hacı Giray and Mengli Giray and formed part of dynastic naming practice. Its modern use as an independent given name draws chiefly on that historical legacy.
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 →
How popular is Giray?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 7provinces
Where is Giray in the top 30?
7 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Giray
Giray comes from the dynastic name borne by the Crimean khans. It is possibly connected with Mongolian Kerey or Gerey forms, although its deeper origin and literal meaning remain uncertain.
| Linguistic origin | Mongolian |
|---|---|
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Giray in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | G |
Double names with Giray
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Giray Zengin
Meaning of each name
- Giray: name of the Crimean dynasty; a khanly title
- Zengin: wealthy; abundant and varied
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Efraim Giray
Meaning of each name
- Efraim: associated with fruitfulness and fertility
- Giray: name of the Crimean dynasty; a khanly title
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Giray Bayar
Meaning of each name
- Giray: name of the Crimean dynasty; a khanly title
- Bayar: joy, happiness, festive celebration
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Hristo Giray
Meaning of each name
- Hristo: anointed; consecrated with oil
- Giray: name of the Crimean dynasty; a khanly title
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Giray Boğos
Meaning of each name
- Giray: name of the Crimean dynasty; a khanly title
- Boğos: small; little
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Hazar Giray
Meaning of each name
- Hazar: the Caspian Sea and historical Khazars
- Giray: name of the Crimean dynasty; a khanly title
How to pronounce Giray
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɡiɾaj/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | كراى |
Is Giray a boy’s name?
Yes, Giray is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Giray appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Giray
- Güray♂A vigorous, abundant moon
- Geray♂Dynastic name of the Crimean khans
- Gökay♂Moon in the sky
- Günay♂♀A name combining the sun and moon
- Güran♂
- Goran♂Mountain dweller
- Giyas♂Aid, succor
- Güral♂Intense, vivid red
- Gürat♂Strong, imposing horse
- Girami♂Precious
- Girayer♂A name formed from Giray and er
- Göral♂♀See and take
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Giray
- Giray Kaçar · b. 1985
- Giray Altınok · b. 1983
- Giray Bulak · b. 1958
- Giray Alpan · b. 1935
- Giray Bolayır
- Giray Buğra Akbaba
- Giray Ergin
- Giray Gözgör
- Giray Hamdi Resat
- Giray Yavuz
FAQ about the name Giray
What is the meaning of Giray?
Giray means “name of the Crimean dynasty; a khanly title”. Giray comes from the dynastic name borne by the Crimean khans. It is possibly connected with Mongolian Kerey or Gerey forms, although its deeper origin and literal meaning remain uncertain.
Is Giray a boy’s name?
Yes, Giray is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Giray in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Giray nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Giray?
Giray is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Giray have?
Giray has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Giray?
Giray appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Giray?
Some ideas: Giray Zengin; Efraim Giray; Giray Bayar.
Famous people named Giray?
Notable people named Giray include Giray Kaçar, Giray Altınok, Giray Bulak.
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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