Girl name
Sevay name meaning
“Love the moon”
Sevay means “love the moon.” It combines sev, the Turkish imperative of “to love,” with ay, meaning “moon,” and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. The name takes the form of a direct invitation. Its central image is the moon in the night sky as an object of affection.
What does Sevay mean?
Love the moon
In Turkish: Ayı sev
Sevay is a modern name bringing the act of loving together with the image of the moon. It joins two familiar patterns in Turkish naming: compounds using sev- and names containing ay. Its possible reading as an invitation gives the meaning movement, while the moon evokes the night sky and illumination.
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 Sevay
The name can be explained as Turkish sev, the imperative of ‘to love,’ combined with ay, ‘moon.’ Read directly, the compound expresses ‘love the moon’; ‘beloved moon’ is a freer interpretation.
How to pronounce Sevay
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sevaj/ |
Is Sevay a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevay is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sevay 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 Sevay
Names with related meanings
- Meryem♀Beloved, loved one
- Mihra♀Sun
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Sevim♀Affection
- Yaren♀Friend, close companion
- Züleyha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Bade♀Wine
- Sıla♀A longed-for home
- Zeliha♀Heroine of the Yusuf and Züleyha story
- Buse♀A kiss expressing affection
- Dila♀O heart, O beloved heart
- Mila♀Dear, beloved, lovely
Famous people named Sevay
- Sevay Alşen Güney
FAQ about the name Sevay
What is the meaning of Sevay?
Sevay means “Love the moon”. The name can be explained as Turkish sev, the imperative of ‘to love,’ combined with ay, ‘moon.’ Read directly, the compound expresses ‘love the moon’; ‘beloved moon’ is a freer interpretation.
Is Sevay a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevay is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sevay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sevay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sevay?
Sevay is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sevay have?
Sevay has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Sevay?
Sevay 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 Sevay?
Notable people named Sevay include Sevay Alşen Güney.
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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