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Subutay name meaning
“Name of the Mongol commander Subutai”
Subutay is a historical name referring to the Mongol commander Subutai, also known in Turkish as Sübedey. It represents the Mongolian name Sübegetey and is used for boys in Türkiye. Its historical association is the commander who served under both Genghis Khan and Ögedei.
What does Subutay mean?
Name of the Mongol commander Subutai
In Turkish: Moğol komutan Sübedey'in adı
Subutay is a historical commander's name associated with the campaigns of the Mongol Empire. Turkish historical writing also uses forms such as Sübedey. Its principal associations are command and military history; although the historical figure is clearly identifiable, the name itself has no securely established lexical gloss.
Tay is Turkish for “foal,” but this does not explain every name ending in tay. Altay, Çağatay and Kutay each need to be considered through their own origins. More boy names ending in -tay →
Origin of the name Subutay
Subutay is a Turkish rendering of the Mongolian name Sübegetey. It names the commander who served under Genghis Khan and Ögedei; the derivation and original lexical meaning remain uncertain.
How to pronounce Subutay
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /subutaj/ |
Is Subutay a boy’s name?
Yes, Subutay is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Subutay 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.
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Famous people named Subutay
- Subutay Hikmet Karahasanoğlu · b. 1925
FAQ about the name Subutay
What is the meaning of Subutay?
Subutay means “Name of the Mongol commander Subutai”. Subutay is a Turkish rendering of the Mongolian name Sübegetey. It names the commander who served under Genghis Khan and Ögedei; the derivation and original lexical meaning remain uncertain.
Is Subutay a boy’s name?
Yes, Subutay is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Subutay in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Subutay nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Subutay?
Subutay is of Mongolian origin.
How many syllables does Subutay have?
Subutay has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Subutay?
Subutay 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 Subutay?
Notable people named Subutay include Subutay Hikmet Karahasanoğlu.
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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