Zorya

Zorya Meaning & Origin

About Zorya
The name "Zorya" is of Slavic origin and is derived from the word "zorya," meaning "dawn" or "morning star." In Slavic mythology, the Zorya sisters are celestial beings associated with the morning and evening stars. They are believed to guard and protect the sun from the forces of darkness, symbolizing the eternal cycle of day and night. The name "Zorya" thus represents the concept of light, hope, and the beginning of a new day.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zorya are female.

Zorya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 60% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SR
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AO0 R IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/zorya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zorya in Braille

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

The name Zorya in braille

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

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

The name Zorya in sign language

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