girl · Persian

Soraya

/SO-ra-ya/

Meaning: Jewel, Pleiades

Soraya at a glance

Meaning: Jewel, Pleiades
Origin: Persian
Religion: Muslim
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: SO-ra-ya
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Soraaya, Sorayia, Soreya, Soraayah, Soraay, Soraiah

Lucky details for Soraya

Number: 7
Color: Sea Green
Stone: Amethyst
Flower: Water Lily
Day: Monday
Planet: Neptune
Zodiac: Pisces
Metal: Platinum

Soraya is a Persian name meaning “jewel, pleiades”. Parents choose Soraya for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Soraya reduce to 7, a number linked with Neptune and with people who are insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker.

Numerology

Chaldean value 7 — Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning.

Personality

Thoughtful, imaginative, drawn to meaning

Positive Traits

Insightful, spiritual, an original and independent thinker

Negative Traits

Needs quiet time and can seem distant when overwhelmed

Career Suggestions

Science, psychology, writing, film, philosophy

Nicknames

Sora Sori Sory Soy

Middle Names

Saanvi Safiyi Sari

Sibling Names

Arash Cirusa Farha Nimia

Compatible Names

Roya Roiaah Yasnya Anaaheeta Shirino Sorayia

FAQs about the name Soraya

What does the name Soraya mean?

Soraya means “jewel, pleiades” and comes from a Persian root.

Is Soraya a boy or girl name?

Soraya is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Soraya?

Soraya is pronounced SO-ra-ya (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Soraya?

The lucky number for Soraya is 7, ruled by Neptune.

What are good nicknames for Soraya?

Popular short forms include Sora, Sori, Sory, Soy.