Girl name
Jacy name meaning
“The moon”
Jacy means “the moon” and comes from Tupi îasy, a word for the moon. Its spelling reflects Portuguese writing conventions, and Jaci is a related form. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it directly evokes the moon visible in the night sky.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- European languages
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- #1,877
What does Jacy mean?
The moon
In Turkish: Ay, gökteki ay
Jacy places the moon directly at the centre of its imagery, suggesting the light of the night sky. Alongside Jaci, it occurs in Brazilian naming traditions; when used in Turkish with its foreign spelling, its lunar meaning retains a distinct Tupi linguistic source.
Origin of the name Jacy
Jacy is a Portuguese-influenced spelling of Tupi îasy, “moon,” also written Jaci. The spelling can coincide with English short names, but the lunar interpretation comes from this independent Tupi source.
| Linguistic origin | European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Jacy in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | J · Ja |
How to pronounce Jacy
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʒad͡ʒj/ |
Is Jacy a girl’s name?
Yes, Jacy is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Jacy 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 Jacy
Names with related meanings
- Miray♀Lord of the moon
- Belinay♀Hawk and moon
- Aysima♀Moonlike face
- Aysel♀Moon-bright
- Aynur♀Moonlight
- Aybüke♀Moon and mighty dragon
- Hilal♀The moon’s slender crescent shape
- İlay♀Moon of the homeland
- Simay♀A silvery moon
- Aylin♀A halo of light around the moon
- Aymira♀Moon and wondrous beauty
- Ayla♀The luminous ring around the moon
Famous people named Jacy
- Jacy Arditi-Alazraki · b. 1948
FAQ about the name Jacy
What is the meaning of Jacy?
Jacy means “The moon”. Jacy is a Portuguese-influenced spelling of Tupi îasy, “moon,” also written Jaci. The spelling can coincide with English short names, but the lunar interpretation comes from this independent Tupi source.
Is Jacy a girl’s name?
Yes, Jacy is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Jacy in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Jacy nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Jacy?
Jacy is of European languages origin.
How many syllables does Jacy have?
Jacy has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Jacy?
Jacy 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 Jacy?
Notable people named Jacy include Jacy Arditi-Alazraki.
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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