Girl name
Sevinay name meaning
“rejoice, be glad; moon”
Sevinay brings together rejoice or be glad and the moon. It combines sevin, from the Turkish verb sevinmek, with ay, the Turkish word for moon. Used as a feminine name in Türkiye, it places an expression of joy beside the image of the moon in the night sky.
What does Sevinay mean?
Rejoice, be glad; moon
In Turkish: sevin, mutlu ol; ay
Sevinay can be interpreted as joining a call to rejoice with the luminous image of the moon. Ay in Turkish names may evoke the celestial body or poetic beauty, connecting this compound with Sevin and Ay without requiring one fixed sentence meaning.
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 Sevinay
It combines sevin, 'rejoice' or 'be glad', from Turkish sevinmek, with ay, 'moon'. The compound places an expression of joy alongside a lunar image.
How to pronounce Sevinay
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /sevinaj/ |
Is Sevinay a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevinay is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Sevinay does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Sevinay
- Selinay♀Flood and moon
- Sevilay♀Beloved as the moon
- Sevenay♀Loving, feeling affection
- Sevinç♀Joy, heartfelt delight
- Sevin♀Rejoice, be glad
- Serenay♀Sail-yard and moon
- Selina♀Possibly moon
- Selvinaz♀Graceful as a cypress, charmingly coy
- Setenay♀The wise female figure of the Nart epics
- Sevay♀Love the moon
- Sevinch♀Joy
- Sevnaz♀Love and coy charm
Names with related meanings
- Aden♀Delight
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Tuğba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Serra♀Prosperity and well-being
- Hüma♀Mythical bird bringing fortune and happiness
- Cennet♀Paradise
- Hümanur♀Name evoking the huma bird and light
- Tuba♀Blessedness, happiness
- Neşe♀Joy, cheerfulness, heartfelt happiness
- Hande♀Laughter, a smile and cheerful expression
- Ruken♀Smiling-faced
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
FAQ about the name Sevinay
What is the meaning of Sevinay?
Sevinay means “rejoice, be glad; moon”. It combines sevin, 'rejoice' or 'be glad', from Turkish sevinmek, with ay, 'moon'. The compound places an expression of joy alongside a lunar image.
Is Sevinay a girl’s name?
Yes, Sevinay is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Sevinay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Sevinay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Sevinay?
Sevinay is of Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Sevinay have?
Sevinay has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Sevinay?
Sevinay 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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