Boy name
Şoray name meaning
“Face, countenance, appearance”
Şoray means “face, countenance, appearance” and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Its source is Mongolian caraj, transmitted through the Circassian form Şorey. The name evokes the face in a portrait, where features and expression together create a distinctive visible appearance.
What does Şoray mean?
Face, countenance, appearance
In Turkish: Yüz, çehre, görünüş
Şoray centers on the face, countenance and outward appearance, giving the name a concrete connection to visible human expression. In Türkiye, it serves both as a given name and a surname, with the given name used for both genders among modern Turkish naming forms.
Source: Wiktionary
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 Şoray
Wiktionary connects Şoray with Mongolian царай (caraj), meaning face or appearance, through the Circassian surname Шорэй. The same entry classifies the given name as coming from West Circassian, presenting a Circassian transmission alongside an ultimate Mongolian origin.
How to pronounce Şoray
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ʃoɾaj/ |
Is Şoray a boy’s name?
Yes, Şoray is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Şoray 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 Şoray
Famous people named Şoray
- Şoray Uzun · b. 1967
FAQ about the name Şoray
What is the meaning of Şoray?
Şoray means “Face, countenance, appearance”. Wiktionary connects Şoray with Mongolian царай (caraj), meaning face or appearance, through the Circassian surname Шорэй. The same entry classifies the given name as coming from West Circassian, presenting a Circassian transmission alongside an ultimate Mongolian origin.
Is Şoray a boy’s name?
Yes, Şoray is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Şoray in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Şoray nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Şoray?
Şoray is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Şoray have?
Şoray has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Şoray?
Şoray 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 Şoray?
Notable people named Şoray include Şoray Uzun.
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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