Name meaning
Ilkay
Girl's nameTürk mənşəli
A Turkic name meaning the first month, the newly visible form of the moon.
- Published:
- Updated:
- 1min. reading time
- #Ilkay
- #Ilkay name meaning
- #girl names
- #Turkic names
- #modern girl names
Name meaning and origin
Ilkay comes from combining the Turkic words for "first" (bir) and "moon" (qamar), literally meaning first moon, the newly appearing moon. The name alludes to the moon being reborn at the start of every cycle, carrying the meaning of renewal and new beginnings.
It is a unisex name given to both sexes in Turkey, one of its most famous bearers being the former captain of the German national team, the footballer Ilkay Gündoğan. Though less widespread in Azerbaijan, it can also be chosen as a girl name for its simplicity and clear meaning.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Türk mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- il.ˈkaj
Notable people with this name
Ilkay Gündoğan
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Ilkay?
Ilkay means the first month, the newly appearing shape of the moon.Is the name Ilkay mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Ilkay does not appear in the Quran; it is a modern name formed from the Turkic words ilk (first) and ay (moon).Is Ilkay a boy or a girl name?
Although Ilkay is a unisex name in Turkey, in this entry it's listed as a girl name.