Soraya

Soraya Meaning & Origin

About Soraya
The name Soraya is of Persian origin and means "princess" or "gem." It is derived from the Persian word "soray" which translates to "star." The name Soraya carries a regal and elegant connotation, symbolizing beauty, grace, and nobility.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Soraya are female.

Soraya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -8.02% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AO0 R AA1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/soraya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Soraya in Braille

Here's how to represent Soraya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Soraya in braille

How to Spell the Name Soraya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Soraya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Soraya in sign language

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