Suraiya
Suraiya is a Muslim girl name meaning “The Pleiades star cluster”.
| Meaning | The Pleiades star cluster |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Urdu form of Arabic Thurayyā |
| Arabic spelling | ثریا |
| Pronunciation | soo-RYE-yah |
| Arabic root | ث ر و (th-r-w) — abundance |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Suraiya
Suraiya is the Urdu and Hindi spelling of Thurayyā, the Pleiades. South Asian languages pronounce the Arabic th as s. It was made famous in India by the singer-actress Suraiya, a star of 1940s Hindi cinema. In Urdu poetry Suraiya stands for great height, as in the saying that a person's ambition reaches the Pleiades.
Is Suraiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Suraiya is the South Asian form of Thurayya, an Arabic name for the Pleiades.
Where is the name Suraiya used?
Used in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suraiya mean?
Suraiya means 'The Pleiades star cluster'. It comes from Urdu form of Arabic Thurayyā.
Is Suraiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Suraiya is the South Asian form of Thurayya, an Arabic name for the Pleiades.
How do you write Suraiya in Arabic?
Suraiya is written ثریا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Suraiya?
Suraiya is pronounced soo-RYE-yah.