Ilkay-Aras
Turkish · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Ilkay-Aras
Ilkay-Aras is a Turkish compound name combining "Ilkay" (meaning "first light" or "dawn," from Turkish *ilk* meaning "first" and *ay* meaning "moon/light") with "Aras" (a reference to the Aras River in the Caucasus region or possibly derived from Persian/Kurdish roots).
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Etymology
Ilkay-Aras is a Turkish compound name combining "Ilkay" (meaning "first light" or "dawn," from Turkish *ilk* meaning "first" and *ay* meaning "moon/light") with "Aras" (a reference to the Aras River in the Caucasus region or possibly derived from Persian/Kurdish roots). The name is used primarily in Turkish and Kurdish-speaking communities, with notable bearers including German-Turkish footballer Ilkay Gündoğan, reflecting its prevalence in modern Turkish culture and diaspora communities.
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