Kubilay
Turkish · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Kubilay
The name 'Kubilay' means "great" or "mighty" and derives from the Mongolian root *kübil-* (to change, transform), often interpreted as "one who brings change." It is primarily used in Turkish and Mongolian cultures, with notable historical context from Kublai Khan, the 13th-century Mongol emperor who founded the Yuan dynasty in China.
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Etymology
The name 'Kubilay' means "great" or "mighty" and derives from the Mongolian root *kübil-* (to change, transform), often interpreted as "one who brings change." It is primarily used in Turkish and Mongolian cultures, with notable historical context from Kublai Khan, the 13th-century Mongol emperor who founded the Yuan dynasty in China.
Kubilay currently ranks #4,749 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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