aylar

Aylar is a term found in Turkish and other Turkic languages that can refer to months or, as a personal name, to a feminine given name. In Turkish, aylar is the plural form of ay, which can mean both month and moon; therefore aylar literally translates to “months” and, by extension, carries lunar imagery.

The word’s etymology traces to ay, a root connected to the Moon and to the concept of a lunar month. Historically, calendars were tied to lunar cycles, and this connection informs the sense of time expressed by aylar in linguistic and cultural contexts.

In addition to its calendrical meaning, Aylar is also used as a female given name in Turkish-speaking communities. When used as a proper name, it evokes moonlight or the Moon and is chosen for its poetic associations. The use of Aylar as a given name is relatively uncommon but attested in contemporary naming practices.

Beyond Turkish, aylar can appear as a straightforward noun meaning months in related languages with similar roots, typically used in time- or calendar-related expressions. Related terms include ay (moon, month) and similar moon-related names such as Ayla, which conveys moonlight.