Girl name
Sevilay name meaning
“beloved as the moon; be loved, moon”
Sevilay means “beloved as the moon” or “be loved, moon.” It combines sevil, a form of the Turkish verb sevilmek, “to be loved,” with ay, “moon.” In Türkiye, it is used for girls. The name evokes a poetic address to the moon and is related to the independent name Sevil.
What does Sevilay mean?
Beloved as the moon; be loved, moon
In Turkish: ay gibi sevilen; sevil, ey ay
Sevilay brings a wish to be loved together with the moon's light and beauty. It is a poetic personal-name construction rather than a fixed everyday Turkish phrase. It directly incorporates Sevil and shares lunar imagery with names such as Aysel and Ayla.
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 Sevilay
Sevilay combines Turkish Sevil, formed from the verb “to be loved,” with ay, “moon.” Sevil also exists as an independent feminine name.
Double names with Sevilay
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Sevilay Bayrı
Meaning of each name
- Sevilay: beloved as the moon; be loved, moon
- Bayrı: ancient, long-established, deeply rooted
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Kılıçarslan Sevilay
Meaning of each name
- Kılıçarslan: sword and lion; images of martial strength
- Sevilay: beloved as the moon; be loved, moon
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Sevilay Gülser
Meaning of each name
- Sevilay: beloved as the moon; be loved, moon
- Gülser: Scatter roses; spread roses
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Tanem Sevilay
Meaning of each name
- Tanem: my precious one, my only one
- Sevilay: beloved as the moon; be loved, moon
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Sevilay Güllü
Meaning of each name
- Sevilay: beloved as the moon; be loved, moon
- Güllü: adorned with roses, bearing roses
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Güneş Sevilay
Meaning of each name
- Güneş: the sun; source of daylight and warmth
- Sevilay: beloved as the moon; be loved, moon
How to pronounce Sevilay
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sevilaj/ |
Is Sevilay a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevilay is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Sevilay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 19 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sevilay
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 Sevilay
- Sevilay Öztürk · b. 2003
- Sevilay İmamoğlu Öcal · b. 1984
- Sevilay Yılman · b. 1973
- Sevilay Çelenk Özen · b. 1977
- Sevilay Akalp Özmen
- Sevilay Akçöltekin · b. 1975
- Sevilay Bahadır
- Sevilay Coşgun · b. 1986
- Sevilay Erden
- Sevilay Karaduman · b. 1983
- Sevilay Karagöz · b. 1966
- Sevilay Kırmaz · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Sevilay
What is the meaning of Sevilay?
Sevilay means “beloved as the moon; be loved, moon”. Sevilay combines Turkish Sevil, formed from the verb “to be loved,” with ay, “moon.” Sevil also exists as an independent feminine name.
Is Sevilay a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevilay is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data, 5% of bearers are male.
Is Sevilay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sevilay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sevilay?
Sevilay is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sevilay have?
Sevilay has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sevilay?
Sevilay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 19 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Sevilay?
Some ideas: Sevilay Bayrı; Kılıçarslan Sevilay; Sevilay Gülser.
Famous people named Sevilay?
Notable people named Sevilay include Sevilay Öztürk, Sevilay İmamoğlu Öcal, Sevilay Yılman.
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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