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Soraya name meaning
Last Name
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Origin:Persian/Iranian
Gender:Girl
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Soraya mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Soraya
User Submitted Origins
Persian/Iranian
67%
Arabic
17%
Egyptian
8%
African
8%
User Submitted Meanings
- 2 submissions from Maldives and the United States agree the name Soraya means "princess" and is of Persian / Iranian origin.
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Soraya means "A constellation, and ancient queen. A gem".
- A submission from Australia says the name Soraya means "A gem".
- A user from Australia says the name Soraya is of Egyptian origin and means "gremlin".
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Wiktionary
Borrowed from Persian ثریا (suraiyā, “brilliant gem; Pleiades”), ultimately from Arabic ثُرَيَّا (ṯurayyā).
- A female given name from Persian.
Soraya was also found in the following language(s): Spanish
Notable Persons Named Soraya
Notable Persons Named Soraya
Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari
Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari was royalty. She holds the title Princess of Iran. Her career lasted from 1951 to 1958. Soraya was born on June 22nd, 1932 in Isfahan. She passed away on October 26th, 2001.
Soraya Tarzi
She was most active from 28 to 28. Soraya was born as the child of Mahmud Tarzi on November 24th, 1899 in Damascus. She left this life on April 20th, 1968.
Soraya
Soraya was a latin pop, pop rock, alternative rock, world music, and folk music singer/songwriter, guitarist, arranger, record producer, songwriter, and arrangement. She plays Vocals, guitar, and piano. She was most prominent from 1996 to 2006. Soraya was given the name Soraya Raquel Lamilla Cuevas on March 11th, 1969 in United States. She breathed her last breath on May 10th, 2006.
Soraya Montenegro de la Vega de Montalbán
Soraya Arnelas
Soraya Arnelas is a pop music, eurodance, and dance music musician. She has had major accomplishments since 2005. Soraya was given the name Soraya Arnelas Rubiales on September 13th, 1982 in Valencia de Alcántara.
Soraya Manutchehri
Soraya was born in Iran. She left this life on August 15th, 1986.
- Soraya Sáenz de SantamaríaSpokesperson of the Government
- Soraya PostMember of the European Parliament
Notable Persons With the Last Name Soraya
Notable Persons With the Last Name Soraya
Soraya
Soraya was a latin pop, pop rock, alternative rock, world music, and folk music singer/songwriter, guitarist, arranger, record producer, songwriter, and arrangement. She plays Vocals, guitar, and piano. She was most prominent from 1996 to 2006. Soraya was given the name Soraya Raquel Lamilla Cuevas on March 11th, 1969 in United States. She breathed her last breath on May 10th, 2006.
Shabnam Soraya
Shabnam Soraya is a dance, pop music, and dance music musician. Her career lasted from 2004 to 2004. Shabnam was born on October 14th, 1981 in Kulob.
Andi Soraya
Andi Soraya is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1995. Andi was born on June 18th, 1976 in Jakarta.
Ram Soraya
Ram Soraya is an entrepreneur and film producer. Ram was given the name Raam Lalchand Pridhani on November 4th, 1949 in Surabaya.
Amalia Soraya
Amalia Soraya is a pop music, soul music, contemporary r&b, and jazz actor, presenter, and singing. She plays Human voice. She has been prominent since 2004. Amalia was born on December 6th, 1984 in Bandung.