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Suraya
Pronounced soo-RY-ah /suΛraΙͺ.Ι/Medium
Meaning: From Arabic Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' β the bright cluster of stars (a 'gem-like constellation')Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Suraya comes from Arabic Thurayya, 'the Pleiades' β the bright cluster of stars (often called a 'jeweled' or 'chandelier' constellation in Arabic poetry). A luminous, poetic name across the Arab and Persian world.
In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Persian families. Rare, the-Pleiades at the root, and luminous.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Suraya mean?
Suraya is Arabic for 'the Pleiades' β the bright cluster of stars.
How do you pronounce Suraya?
It's said soo-RY-ah /suΛraΙͺ.Ι/ β three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Suraya a boy or girl name?
Suraya is a girl's name.
How popular is Suraya?
Suraya is a rare name in the U.S.