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Oriyah
Pronounced or-EE-yah /ΙrΛi.jΙ/Medium
Meaning: -iy- spelling of Oriah β from Hebrew Or, 'light', plus -yah, 'of God' β 'my light; the light of God'Medium
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History & Origin
Oriyah is an -iy- spelling of Oriah β from Hebrew or, 'light', plus the divine -yah, 'of God' β 'my light; the light of God'. A soft, luminous, modern Hebrew name (used for both sexes in Israel, predominantly girls' here); the -iy- styling personalizes it (said 'or-EE-yah').
In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, my-light at the root, and luminous.
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What does the name Oriyah mean?
Oriyah spells Oriah β Hebrew 'my light; the light of God'.
How do you pronounce Oriyah?
It's said or-EE-yah /ΙrΛi.jΙ/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Oriyah a boy or girl name?
Oriyah is a girl's name (occasionally unisex).
How popular is Oriyah?
Oriyah is a rare name in the U.S.