Soraya
Soraya is a Muslim girl name meaning “The Pleiades star cluster”.
| Meaning | The Pleiades star cluster |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Persian |
| Arabic spelling | ثريا |
| Pronunciation | so-RAH-yah |
| Arabic root | ث ر و (th-r-w) — abundance |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Soraya
Soraya is the Persian pronunciation of Arabic Thurayyā, the Pleiades. Persian pronounces the Arabic 'th' as 's', giving Soraya, and this form spread to Turkey, Europe and Latin America. Queen Soraya Tarzi of Afghanistan and Queen Soraya Esfandiary of Iran made it famous in the twentieth century.
Is Soraya a Muslim name?
Yes. Soraya is the Persian form of the Arabic name Thurayya, the Pleiades, and has long been used by Muslim families.
Where is the name Soraya used?
Popular in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan (often Suraya), and in North Africa and Europe.
Gifts with the name Soraya
- Soraya name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soraya mean?
Soraya means 'The Pleiades star cluster'. It comes from Arabic, via Persian.
Is Soraya a Muslim name?
Yes. Soraya is the Persian form of the Arabic name Thurayya, the Pleiades, and has long been used by Muslim families.
How do you write Soraya in Arabic?
Soraya is written ثريا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Soraya?
Soraya is pronounced so-RAH-yah.