Soraya Name Meaning & Origin
/so-RAH-yah/Name Origin
Soraya is a Persian name meaning 'the Pleiades' (a cluster of stars). It is popular in Iran and among Persian-speaking communities. The name has royal connotations, as it was used by Persian queens and princesses. Its usage has spread to other Muslim-majority countries and communities.
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Iranian (Persian) 85% -
Afghan (Pashtun) 10% -
Turkish (Turkish) 5%
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Name Details
- First Name: Soraya
- Name Order: Eastern
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Soraya
Soraya Esfandiary-Bashir was a Queen consort of Iran as the wife of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Soraya Manutchehr is a well-known Iranian actress. Soraya Mire is a Somali-American film director and producer.
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Soraya in the US (SSA Data):
Soraya Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 7
People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.