Kutay is a
Turkish name, derived from Turkic roots. The name is composed of two elements: ''“kut,”'' meaning “blessed” or “holy,” and ''“ay,”'' meaning “moon.” As such, Kutay is often interpreted as “blessed moon” or “auspicious moon.”
The name may refer to:
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Ecmel Kutay
Ecmel Kutay (1927 – 17 March 1998) was a general in the Turkish military and the 24th mayor of Istanbul
The mayor of Istanbul is the head of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. The mayor is elected popularly every five years. Nuri Aslan ...
, Turkish general
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Mehmet Kutay Şenyıl, Turkish footballer
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Turkish-language surnames
Turkish masculine given names
Masculine given names