Sureyya
Sureyya is a Muslim girl name meaning “The Pleiades star cluster”.
| Meaning | The Pleiades star cluster |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Thurayyā |
| Arabic spelling | ثريا |
| Pronunciation | sue-RAY-yah |
| Arabic root | ث ر و (th-r-w) — abundance |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sureyya
Süreyya is the Turkish form of Thurayyā, the Arabic name of the Pleiades, the bright star cluster in Taurus. Turkish pronounces the Arabic th as s. Thurayyā is often explained as a diminutive meaning 'little abundance', and the cluster is a classic image of beauty and loftiness in Arabic and Turkish poetry. The name is used for both sexes in Turkey but mostly for girls.
Is Sureyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Süreyya is the Turkish form of Thurayya, an Arabic name for the Pleiades used by Muslim families.
Where is the name Sureyya used?
Used in Turkey and the Balkans.
Gifts with the name Sureyya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sureyya mean?
Sureyya means 'The Pleiades star cluster'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Thurayyā.
Is Sureyya a Muslim name?
Yes. Süreyya is the Turkish form of Thurayya, an Arabic name for the Pleiades used by Muslim families.
How do you write Sureyya in Arabic?
Sureyya is written ثريا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sureyya?
Sureyya is pronounced sue-RAY-yah.