The baby name Buray is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /buˈraj/ — respelling: BOO-RYE (also sometimes rendered BOO-RAY in English).
Buray is Turkish in Origin.
The baby name Buray is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /buˈraj/ — respelling: BOO-RYE (also sometimes rendered BOO-RAY in English).
Buray is Turkish in Origin.
Buray is a modern Turkish given name, used primarily for boys in Turkey, Northern Cyprus, and Turkish-speaking communities abroad. Its etymology is not firmly fixed; most treat it as a contemporary formation built on the productive -ay element in Turkish names, where ay means “moon.” In this reading, Buray conveys a sleek, lunar aura rather than a single dictionary meaning, sitting stylistically with names such as Alpay, Kutay, and Tuncay.
Evidence of the name in earlier records is limited, and its visibility rose in the 2010s through the Cypriot‑Turkish pop singer known mononymously as Buray. Traditional variants are few; in Latin‑script contexts it may appear as Burai or Burey, while similar-sounding but etymologically distinct Turkish names include Burak and Burhan. Usage remains uncommon yet recognizable, appreciated by parents seeking a concise, modern Turkish choice with subtle moon symbolism.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 1,400 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #434 | 12 | 10,523 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| TR | 0 | #1,097 | 115 | 19,440 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Buray is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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