Surayya
soo-RAY-yah
Surayya is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Arabic name, meaning 'Pleiades star cluster'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1977.
What Surayya Means
“Arabic name, meaning 'Pleiades star cluster'.”
The Story of Surayya
This name belonged to a queen and is written in the stars, a celestial connection for your child.
Surayya, a name of Arabic origin, directly translates to the Pleiades star cluster. This gathering of stars has been a celestial guidepost for millennia, its shimmering presence inspiring wonder across cultures and ages.
When you think of Surayya for your daughter, you imagine a bright, radiant spirit. This name suggests a child who possesses an alluring charm and a captivating inner light, much like the stars themselves.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary
Queen consort of Iran
Personality Traits
Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#5 in 1977
Total Births
5
First Recorded
1977
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