Nuray

girlTurkish, Arabic nūr + Turkish ay

Nuray is a Muslim girl name meaning “Moonlight, light of the moon”.

MeaningMoonlight, light of the moon
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish, Arabic nūr + Turkish ay
Pronunciationnoor-AI
Arabic rootن و ر (n-w-r) — light
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Nuray

Nuray joins Arabic nūr (light) with Turkish ay (moon), giving 'light of the moon' or 'radiant moon'. Compounds with ay are a hallmark of Turkish girls' names, as in Aysel and Aynur, which uses the same two parts in reverse order. Nuray is a well-established name in Turkey.

Is Nuray a Muslim name?

Yes. Nuray is a Muslim name used in Turkey. It combines the Arabic word nur (light), a key Quranic word, with the Turkish word for moon.

Where is the name Nuray used?

Common in Turkey and also found in Kazakhstan and among other Turkic peoples.

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Spellings and variants of Nuray

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nuray mean?

Nuray means 'Moonlight, light of the moon'. It comes from Turkish, Arabic nūr + Turkish ay.

Is Nuray a Muslim name?

Yes. Nuray is a Muslim name used in Turkey. It combines the Arabic word nur (light), a key Quranic word, with the Turkish word for moon.

How do you pronounce Nuray?

Nuray is pronounced noor-AI.

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