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Hiraya
Pronounced hee-RAH-yah /hiหrษ.jษ/Medium
Meaning: From Tagalog (Filipino) hiraya, 'the fruit of one's hopes, dreams, and aspirations; the creative imagination'Medium
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History & Origin
Hiraya comes from Tagalog (Filipino) hiraya, 'the fruit of one's hopes, dreams, and aspirations; the creative imagination' (famously in the blessing hiraya manawari, 'may the fruit of your dreams come true'). A lyrical, hopeful, modern Filipino girls' name (said 'hee-RAH-yah').
In the U.S. it appears in Filipino families. Rare, the-fruit-of-one's-dreams at the root, and hopeful.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Hiraya mean?
Hiraya is Filipino (Tagalog) for 'the fruit of one's hopes and dreams; the creative imagination'.
How do you pronounce Hiraya?
It's said hee-RAH-yah /hiหrษ.jษ/ โ three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Hiraya a boy or girl name?
Hiraya is a girl's name.
How popular is Hiraya?
Hiraya is a rare name in the U.S.