Oktay
Turkic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Oktay
The name 'Oktay' means "moon prince" or "moon ruler," derived from the Old Turkic words *ok* (arrow, symbolizing power) and *tay* (foal or prince).
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Etymology
The name 'Oktay' means "moon prince" or "moon ruler," derived from the Old Turkic words *ok* (arrow, symbolizing power) and *tay* (foal or prince). It is primarily used in Turkish and broader Turkic cultures, with historical significance as the name of a son of Genghis Khan (Ögedei Khan), a Mongol ruler who expanded the empire.
Oktay currently ranks #4,685 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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