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Sayara

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Pronounced sah-YAH-ruh /sɑːˈjɑː.rə/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic sayyara, 'planet' — literally 'the traveller; the one that moves', from sara, 'to travel'. Used in Urdu and across South Asia as a girl's name meaning 'planet; wandering star'.Low

In 30 seconds: Sayara means 'planet; wandering star' in Arabic and Urdu (said 'sah-YAH-ruh') — literally 'the one that travels'.
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Origin MediumArabic, Urdu
MeaningFrom Arabic sayyara, 'planet' — literally 'the traveller; the one that moves', from sara, 'to travel'. Used in Urdu and across South Asia as a girl's name meaning 'planet; wandering star'.
U.S. rank (2024)#14939
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Sayara comes from Arabic sayyara, 'planet', built on sara, 'to travel; to journey' — a planet being, to the old astronomers, a star that wanders. The word passed into Urdu and Persian, and it is used as a girl's name across South Asia. Celestial and quietly restless (said 'sah-YAH-ruh').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for girls. Rare, celestial, and warm.

Did you know? The Arabic word for planet, sayyara, comes from a root meaning 'to travel' — the ancients noticed that planets wander while the stars hold still. Sayara carries that motion in its name.
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References — Sayara — Arabic sayyara 'planet', from sara 'to travel'; Urdu usage

Variations

SayyaraSayyarahSayaara

Nicknames

SayaSari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sayara mean?

Sayara means 'planet; wandering star' — from Arabic sayyara, 'the one that travels'.

How do you pronounce Sayara?

It's said sah-YAH-ruh /sɑːˈjɑː.rə/ — three beats, stress on the middle.

Is Sayara a boy or girl name?

Sayara is a girl's name.

How popular is Sayara?

Sayara is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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