Nuray
[nuˈɾaj]Meaning
Turkish and Azerbaijani, from Arabic nūr "light" and Turkic ay "moon"
Background Story
Nuray means "bright moon" in Turkish and Azerbaijani, formed from the Arabic nūr, "light", and the Turkic ay, "moon". It is also used in Kazakh, and it was among the most popular names given to baby girls in Azerbaijan in 2007.
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