Boy name
Kubilay name meaning
“historical name of Kublai Khan”
Kubilay is the Turkish form of the historical name of Kublai Khan. It comes from Mongolian Qubilai and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its concrete historical association is the ruler who established the Yuan dynasty in China, whose name supplies its central cultural reference.
What does Kubilay mean?
Historical name of Kublai Khan
In Turkish: Kubilay Han'ın tarihî adı
Kubilay has an imperial historical association through Kublai Khan, founder of the Yuan dynasty. Turkish uses it as an adaptation of that historical proper name. Mustafa Fehmi Kubilay, the teacher and officer killed at Menemen, supplies another significant association in the history of Türkiye.
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 Kubilay
The Turkish form of Mongolian Qubilai, known internationally as Kublai. A precise standalone lexical meaning cannot be assigned with confidence.
Double names with Kubilay
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Kubilay Mihri
Meaning of each name
- Kubilay: historical name of Kublai Khan
- Mihri: of the sun or of affection
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Nedim Kubilay
Meaning of each name
- Nedim: intimate companion; companion in conversation
- Kubilay: historical name of Kublai Khan
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Kubilay Mirza
Meaning of each name
- Kubilay: historical name of Kublai Khan
- Mirza: son of an emir; a historical noble title
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Fatin Kubilay
Meaning of each name
- Fatin: intelligent, perceptive, quick to understand
- Kubilay: historical name of Kublai Khan
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Kubilay Necati
Meaning of each name
- Kubilay: historical name of Kublai Khan
- Necati: associated with deliverance or salvation
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Nabi Kubilay
Meaning of each name
- Nabi: rising, emerging or becoming prominent
- Kubilay: historical name of Kublai Khan
How to pronounce Kubilay
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /kubilaj/ |
Is Kubilay a boy’s name?
Yes, Kubilay is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Kubilay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 54 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Kubilây
Names that sound like Kubilay
Famous people named Kubilay
- Kubilay Türkyılmaz · b. 1967
- Kubilay Aktaş · b. 1995
- Kubilay Aka · b. 1995
- Kubilay Sönmez · b. 1994
- Kubilay Kanatsızkuş · b. 1997
- Kubilay Türkyılmaz · b. 1996
- Kubilay Karça · b. 1996
- Kubilay Anteplioğlu · b. 1992
- Kubilay Ençü · b. 2001
- Kubilay Penbeklioğlu · b. 1967
- Kubilay Toptaş · b. 1972
- Kubilay Uygun · b. 1955
FAQ about the name Kubilay
What is the meaning of Kubilay?
Kubilay means “historical name of Kublai Khan”. The Turkish form of Mongolian Qubilai, known internationally as Kublai. A precise standalone lexical meaning cannot be assigned with confidence.
Is Kubilay a boy’s name?
Yes, Kubilay is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Kubilay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Kubilay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Kubilay?
Kubilay is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Kubilay have?
Kubilay has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Kubilay?
Kubilay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 54 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Kubilay?
Other spellings: Kubilây.
What names go well with Kubilay?
Some ideas: Kubilay Mihri; Nedim Kubilay; Kubilay Mirza.
Famous people named Kubilay?
Notable people named Kubilay include Kubilay Türkyılmaz, Kubilay Aktaş, Kubilay Aka.
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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