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GirlPronounced Russian /ˈra.jə/

Raya

This name is a diminutive of Rayna 1 or Raisa 1.

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Raya is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Russian /ˈra.jə/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationRussian /ˈra.jə/

Meaning and history

This name is a diminutive of Rayna 1 or Raisa 1.

Notes and context

Usage: bulgarian, russian | Bulgarian: Рая

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