Unisex name
Onay name meaning
“approval, acceptance and consent”
Onay means “approval, acceptance and consent.” It comes from the Turkish noun onay, connected with the verb onamak, to approve. Used for both girls and boys in Türkiye, it shares its form with an everyday word. A decision formally accepted with a signature provides a concrete illustration of its meaning.
What does Onay mean?
Approval, acceptance and consent
In Turkish: uygun bulma, kabul ve rıza
Onay is an everyday Turkish word indicating that an idea, decision or procedure has been accepted. As a given name it can evoke agreement and a favorable response. It also functions as a surname, but has independent given-name use. It is not etymologically identical to Onur.
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 Onay
Taken from Turkish onay, related to the verb onamak, to approve or ratify. It denotes acceptance of a decision or proposal.
Double names with Onay
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Onay Kayıhan
Meaning of each name
- Onay: approval, acceptance and consent
- Kayıhan: khan of the Kayı tribe
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Aybar Onay
Meaning of each name
- Aybar: majesty, grandeur, dignity
- Onay: approval, acceptance and consent
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Onay Ergin
Meaning of each name
- Onay: approval, acceptance and consent
- Ergin: mature, adult, fully developed
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Evrim Onay
Meaning of each name
- Evrim: gradual change and development over time
- Onay: approval, acceptance and consent
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Onay Arel
Meaning of each name
- Onay: approval, acceptance and consent
- Arel: A pure, honest person
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Tansu Onay
Meaning of each name
- Tansu: water at dawn; dawn water
- Onay: approval, acceptance and consent
How to pronounce Onay
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /onaj/ |
Is Onay a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Onay is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 67% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Onay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Önay
Names that sound like Onay
- Okay♂Arrow and moon
- Onat♂Proper, careful, fitting and well-ordered
- Onar♂An injunction to repair or improve
- Olay♂An occurrence
- Oncay♂
- Omay♂♀
- Onan♂Recovering, thriving, attaining well-being
- Oray♂Fiery red, brilliant moon
- Otay♂Pavilion, large tent
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Ozan♂Folk poet
- Okan♂Powerful, mighty
Famous people named Onay
- Önay Alpago · b. 1947
- Onay Akbaş · b. 1964
- Önay Sözer · b. 1936
- Onay Doğan
FAQ about the name Onay
What is the meaning of Onay?
Onay means “approval, acceptance and consent”. Taken from Turkish onay, related to the verb onamak, to approve or ratify. It denotes acceptance of a decision or proposal.
Is Onay a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Onay is used for both boys and girls. In our data, 67% of bearers are male.
Is Onay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Onay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Onay?
Onay is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Onay have?
Onay has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Onay?
Onay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 9 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Onay?
Other spellings: Önay.
What names go well with Onay?
Some ideas: Onay Kayıhan; Aybar Onay; Onay Ergin.
Famous people named Onay?
Notable people named Onay include Önay Alpago, Onay Akbaş, Önay Sözer.
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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