Chay is a masculine name. It is either a diminutive of
Charles
Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English language, English and French language, French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic, Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*k ...
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[http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Chay Baby Names - Chay] ultimately derived from Germanic ''Karal, Karel, Karl'', meaning “man”, or it may be Gaelic in origin, meaning “Fairy Tale” . This unusual name surfaced into the public in Britain in the mid-1970s, with the publicity for yachtsman
Chay Blyth. It is generally pronounced Sh (as in Shane) ay (as in May) (), and sometimes pronounced Ch (as in Charles) ay (as in May) ().
Also an ancient word derived from the Old Testament meaning "And Yahweh will give you a son".
See also
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Chal (name)
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Char (name)
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Charles
Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English language, English and French language, French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic, Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*k ...
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Chaise
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Chay Blyth
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Shay (disambiguation)
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Chesster Chay
References
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Given names
English given names