Persian · Girl name
Soraya
“the Pleiades star cluster”
About the name Soraya
Soraya is a Persian feminine name derived from the Arabic ‘Thurayya’, which refers to the Pleiades, a prominent star cluster in the constellation Taurus. The name has been used in Persian literature and poetry as a symbol of brightness and beauty. A notable historical bearer is Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary, who was the second wife of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran. The name remains recognized in Persian-speaking communities and has related forms such as Suraya and Soraiya.
- Meaning
- the Pleiades star cluster
- Origin
- Persian
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- so-RYE-ah(3 syl.)
Middle names for Soraya
- Soraya Lynn
- Soraya Marie
- Soraya Rose
- Soraya Joy
- Soraya Ann
Questions about Soraya
- What does Soraya mean?
- Soraya is a Persian name meaning "the Pleiades star cluster".
- How do you pronounce Soraya?
- Soraya is pronounced so-RYE-ah, with emphasis on the second syllable.
- What are variants of Soraya?
- Variants of Soraya include Suraya, Soraiya.
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