Girl name
Seçilay name meaning
“chosen moon; evoking a distinguished moon”
Seçilay means chosen moon and evokes a distinguished moon. It brings together Turkish seçil, from the verb meaning to be chosen, and ay, meaning moon, with a connection to the name Seçil. Used as a girl's name in Türkiye, it pictures the moon singled out in the night sky.
What does Seçilay mean?
Chosen moon; evoking a distinguished moon
In Turkish: seçilen ay; seçkin ay çağrışımlı
Seçilay combines the idea of being chosen with the moon imagery found in Turkish given names. Ay refers to the celestial body and its light, while the connection with Seçil is transparent; broader readings such as distinction should be understood as associations rather than exact translations.
Ay means “moon” in Turkish and appears in names such as Gülay and Nuray. In Umay, the final letters are not a separate component meaning “moon.” More girl names ending in -ay →
Origin of the name Seçilay
Apparently combines seçil, from Turkish seçilmek, “to be chosen,” with ay, “moon.” It can also be understood as the name Seçil extended with the element ay.
How to pronounce Seçilay
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /set͡ʃilaj/ |
Is Seçilay a girl’s name?
Yes, Seçilay is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Seçilay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Seçilay
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
FAQ about the name Seçilay
What is the meaning of Seçilay?
Seçilay means “chosen moon; evoking a distinguished moon”. Apparently combines seçil, from Turkish seçilmek, “to be chosen,” with ay, “moon.” It can also be understood as the name Seçil extended with the element ay.
Is Seçilay a girl’s name?
Yes, Seçilay is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Seçilay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Seçilay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Seçilay?
Seçilay is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Seçilay have?
Seçilay has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Seçilay?
Seçilay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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