Miray

girlTurkish (Persian mīr + Turkish ay)

Miray is a Muslim girl name meaning “Princess moon; leader's moon”.

MeaningPrincess moon; leader's moon
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish (Persian mīr + Turkish ay)
Pronunciationmee-RYE
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Miray

Miray is a modern Turkish girls' name usually explained as a blend of mīr (leader, prince, from Persian, itself from Arabic amīr) and Turkish ay (moon), giving 'princely moon'. It became popular in Turkey from the 1990s along with other -ay names such as Ilay and Ceylin. The explanation is popular rather than classical.

Is Miray a Muslim name?

Miray is a modern Turkish name used by Muslim families. It is not found in classical Islamic sources but has no meaning that conflicts with Islam.

Where is the name Miray used?

A popular modern name in Turkey.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Miray mean?

Miray means 'Princess moon; leader's moon'. It comes from Turkish (Persian mīr + Turkish ay).

Is Miray a Muslim name?

Miray is a modern Turkish name used by Muslim families. It is not found in classical Islamic sources but has no meaning that conflicts with Islam.

How do you pronounce Miray?

Miray is pronounced mee-RYE.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.