Raya
Raya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Banner, flag, standard”.
| Meaning | Banner, flag, standard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | راية |
| Pronunciation | RAH-yah |
| Arabic root | ر أ ي (r-ʾ-y) — to see |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raya
Raya (rāya) is the Arabic word for a banner or standard, the flag carried at the head of a group. In early Islamic history the rāya was the war banner, and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ famously gave the banner at Khaybar to ʿAli ibn Abi Talib. As a girl's name it suggests someone who leads and is easily seen. It is short and easy to pronounce in many languages.
Is Raya a Muslim name?
Yes. Raya is an Arabic name used by Muslim families. It means 'banner' and has no un-Islamic associations.
Where is the name Raya used?
Popular in the Levant and the Gulf, and increasingly among Muslim families in the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Raya
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Raya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raya mean?
Raya means 'Banner, flag, standard'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Raya a Muslim name?
Yes. Raya is an Arabic name used by Muslim families. It means 'banner' and has no un-Islamic associations.
How do you write Raya in Arabic?
Raya is written راية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raya?
Raya is pronounced RAH-yah.