Soraia

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Meaning

Pleiades, princess

Linguistic Origin

Persian

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Alternate Spellings

Souraya Suraia Suraiah Surayya Surayyah

Capturing elegance and depth, Soraia stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Pleiades, princess', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Persian/Arabic regions, Soraia has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Soraia comes from the classical Arabic/Persian name "Thurayya," the Pleiades star cluster. A hadith (Sahih Muslim) describes faith reaching even "people of Thurayya" - referring to the Persians, including Salman al-Farisi.

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Etymology

From the Persian Sorayya, the Pleiades star cluster, in Portuguese-influenced spelling.

Notable Historical Usage

The Persian form of Thurayya, the Pleiades of classical Arabic and Persian star lore; in the twentieth century borne famously by Queen Soraya of Iran.