Soraya
so-RY-uh
Girl · Arabic
Meaning: The Pleiades; a cluster of stars
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Suraiya
Girl · Arabic · Medium name
- Meaning
- Pleiades; brilliant stars
- Pronunciation
- soo-RY-ah
- Origin
- Arabic
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United Kingdom (2025)
From Arabic 'al-Thurayya' meaning the Pleiades star cluster; a name of celestial beauty.
Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025
ClassicInternationalSoft and gentleNature-inspired
Languages in use: Arabic
Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Middle East, South Asia
Alternate spellings
SorayaPersian
Persian form.
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