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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dark moon (esmer 'dark-complexioned' + ay 'moon')
- Origin
- Turkish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ez-meh-RAY
Esmeray is a Turkish girl's name, pronounced ez-meh-RAY, built from two words: esmer, meaning "dark-complexioned," and ay, meaning "moon" — together read as "dark moon." If you're drawn to bohemian, free-spirited, or nature-inspired names, this one carries that quality directly in its meaning rather than through association.
Meaning & Origin of Esmeray
Meaning: Dark moon (esmer 'dark-complexioned' + ay 'moon').
Origin: Turkish.
How to Pronounce Esmeray
ez-meh-RAYIPA /ɛzmɛˈreɪ/
Popularity of Esmeray
In U.S. Social Security data from 2018 to 2024, Esmeray peaked at #2469 in 2022 with 73 babies given the name, then eased to #2891 in 2024 with 57.
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FAQ
What does the name Esmeray mean?
Dark moon (esmer ‘dark-complexioned’ + ay ‘moon’).
How do you pronounce Esmeray?
Esmeray is pronounced ez-meh-RAY (IPA: /ɛzmɛˈreɪ/).
Is Esmeray a popular name right now?
Esmeray peaked at #2469 in 2022 and is ranked #2891 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2018–2024.)
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