Thurayya
Thurayya is a Muslim girl name meaning “The Pleiades star cluster”.
| Meaning | The Pleiades star cluster |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ثريّا |
| Pronunciation | thu-RAY-yah |
| Arabic root | ث ر و (th-r-w) — abundance, wealth |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Thurayya
Thurayya is the fuller transliteration of al-Thurayyā, the Arabic name for the Pleiades. The doubled y reflects the stressed double letter in Arabic. Classical poets used the cluster as an image of height and beauty, and the name passed into Persian as Soraya and into Urdu as Suraiya.
Is Thurayya a Muslim name?
Yes. Thurayya is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, meaning the Pleiades.
Where is the name Thurayya used?
Used across the Arab world and among English-speaking Muslims who prefer the classical spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thurayya mean?
Thurayya means 'The Pleiades star cluster'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Thurayya a Muslim name?
Yes. Thurayya is an Arabic name used by Muslim families, meaning the Pleiades.
How do you write Thurayya in Arabic?
Thurayya is written ثريّا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Thurayya?
Thurayya is pronounced thu-RAY-yah.