Suraya
Suraya is a Muslim girl name meaning “The Pleiades star cluster”.
| Meaning | The Pleiades star cluster |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ثريا |
| Pronunciation | soo-RAI-yah |
| Arabic root | ث ر و (th-r-w) — abundance |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Suraya
Suraya is the Persian and South Asian pronunciation of the Arabic Thurayyā, the Pleiades, a bright cluster of stars admired since ancient times. Soraya Tarzi, queen of Afghanistan and wife of King Amanullah Khan, was a pioneer of women's education, and the Indian singer-actress Suraiya made the name famous in South Asia.
Is Suraya a Muslim name?
Yes. Suraya is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the name of the Pleiades. It is popular in Afghanistan, Iran and South Asia.
Where is the name Suraya used?
Used in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, India, the Arab world and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Suraya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Suraya mean?
Suraya means 'The Pleiades star cluster'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Suraya a Muslim name?
Yes. Suraya is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, the name of the Pleiades. It is popular in Afghanistan, Iran and South Asia.
How do you write Suraya in Arabic?
Suraya is written ثريا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Suraya?
Suraya is pronounced soo-RAI-yah.