Sorayah
soh-RY-ah
Sorayah is a girl’s name of Persian origin, meaning “Variant of Soraya, a Persian name meaning 'princess' or 'the Pleiades star cluster'.”. It currently ranks #8335 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2011.
What Sorayah Means
“Variant of Soraya, a Persian name meaning 'princess' or 'the Pleiades star cluster'.”
The Story of Sorayah
Before the first lights blinked on in cities, ancient peoples gazed at the night sky and named constellations, including the seven sisters of the Pleiades.
Sorayah, a name with roots in Persian culture, carries echoes of the Pleiades star cluster, a group of seven stars revered across ancient civilizations. This celestial connection links it to myths and legends that have guided navigators and inspired poets for millennia.
When you imagine your daughter as Sorayah, you see a luminous spirit who draws others into her orbit. This name suggests a child who will possess an inner royalty, a quiet dignity that commands attention and a brilliance that lights up the world.
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Numerology
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#20 in 2011
Total Births
246
First Recorded
1998
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