SURNAMEEntry 5,107
Yöney
“vector”1
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How do you pronounce Yöney?
The stress usually falls on syllable 2 (marked). In everyday Turkish, stress in surnames varies by speaker and region.
What does the surname Yöney mean?
Yöney is a mathematical term coined as the Turkish equivalent of “vector”, formed from yön, “direction”, with the suffix -ey. It denotes a quantity with magnitude and direction.1
That Yöney goes back to yöney is probable rather than proven: the dictionary entry cited supports it.
Yöney is also an ordinary word in everyday Turkish.
How was the name Yöney formed?
Yöney was formed by adding the suffix -ey (“noun-forming suffix”) to yön (“yön: direction”).
Which surnames are related to Yöney?
| # | Surname | Relation | Rank | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Yöntem | same root | – | – |
How is Yöney written and pronounced abroad?
In English-language records it often appears as Yoney.
Which guides add context to Yöney?
Read the root, formation and register information for Yöney alongside these guides: How Turkish Surnames Are Formed: Roots and Suffixes and How to Pronounce and Spell Turkish Surnames.
Where do these facts come from?
- 1 Wikimedia Vikisözlük: yöney
- 2 T.C. Resmî Gazete / Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (mevzuat.gov.tr) Soyadı Kanunu (Kanun No. 2525)
Common questions about Yöney
- Q1
What does the surname Yöney mean?
- Yöney is a mathematical term coined as the Turkish equivalent of “vector”, formed from yön, “direction”, with the suffix -ey. It denotes a quantity with magnitude and direction.
- Q2
What is the origin of the surname Yöney?
- The root word of Yöney is yöney (Turkic): “vector”.
- Q3
How do you pronounce Yöney?
- Yö·ney, 2 syllables; IPA: /jøˈnej/.