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GirlPronounced Persian /so.ɾæ.ˈjɒː/; Spanish /so.ˈɾa.ʝa/; French /sɔ.ʁa.ja/Dutch language family

Soraya

Persian form of Thurayya.

Quick answer

Soraya is a girl name.

Pronunciation: Persian /so.ɾæ.ˈjɒː/; Spanish /so.ˈɾa.ʝa/; French /sɔ.ʁa.ja/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationPersian /so.ɾæ.ˈjɒː/; Spanish /so.ˈɾa.ʝa/; French /sɔ.ʁa.ja/
Language familyDutch

Meaning and history

Persian form of Thurayya. It became popular in some parts of Europe because of the fame of Princess Soraya (1932-2001), wife of the last Shah of Iran, who became a European socialite.

Notes and context

Usage: persian, spanish, french, portuguese | Persian: ثریا