Temay as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Temay

What is the meaning of the name Temay ?

The baby name Temay is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced teh-MAY (approx. IPA: /tɛˈmeɪ/ or /təˈmeɪ/).

Temay is Filipino, Spanish in Origin.

Temay is a rare given name with multiple plausible roots. In an English-language context it often reads as a modern blend, attaching the prefix Te- to May, the month name derived from Maia, the Roman goddess of growth. It can also be interpreted as a variant of the Turkish name Tamay (tam “full” + ay “moon”), yielding the poetic meaning “full moon”; the spelling with e sometimes arises through transliteration or stylistic choice. Some parents connect it to Tema/Tayma, a biblical and Arabic place-name meaning “southland” or “desert.” Usage is very uncommon, appearing sporadically in late-20th and 21st‑century records and used for all genders, with a slight lean toward girls.

Variants and related forms include Tamay, Temai, Temaya, Tema, and Tayma. Short forms May, Tem, and Tey are natural nicknames. Depending on the chosen etymology, Temay can signify “full moon,” “of May,” or a desert‑south heritage - compact, soft, and internationally adaptable.

⚙ Temay is seldom given. In all, it turns up just 18 times, across 6 countries.