Thuraya
Thuraya is a Muslim girl name meaning “The Pleiades star cluster”.
| Meaning | The Pleiades star cluster |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ثريا |
| Pronunciation | thu-RAI-yah |
| Arabic root | ث ر و (th-r-w) — abundance, wealth |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Thuraya
Thuraya is the Arabic name for the Pleiades, the bright cluster of stars in Taurus, long used by Arabs to time the seasons and rains. The word is a diminutive linked to tharwa, abundance. In Persian and Urdu it appears as Soraya or Suraiya, and in Turkish as Süreyya, so the name is shared across many Muslim cultures.
Is Thuraya a Muslim name?
Yes. Thuraya is an Arabic name used by Muslims, meaning the Pleiades; Soraya and Suraiya are the same name.
Where is the name Thuraya used?
Thuraya in the Arab world, Soraya in Iran, Suraiya in South Asia and Süreyya in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thuraya mean?
Thuraya means 'The Pleiades star cluster'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Thuraya a Muslim name?
Yes. Thuraya is an Arabic name used by Muslims, meaning the Pleiades; Soraya and Suraiya are the same name.
How do you write Thuraya in Arabic?
Thuraya is written ثريا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Thuraya?
Thuraya is pronounced thu-RAI-yah.