Unisex name
Soerya name meaning
“the shining sun”
Soerya is a name used for both boys and girls, meaning ‘the shining sun’. It comes from Sanskrit sūrya ‘sun’, a word continued in several Indonesian languages. Surya is a spelling variant, and Sūrya is also the name of the sun deity in Hindu tradition.
What does Soerya mean?
The ending -ya has no single shared meaning in Maya, Widya, and Soraya. These letters belong to different words or names, so their meanings need to be explained through the complete forms. More girl names ending in -ya →
Origin and cultural usage of Soerya
From Sanskrit sūrya, meaning sun, continued in several Indonesian languages. Sūrya is also the name of the sun deity in Hindu tradition.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Soerya
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Soerya, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Soerya: the shining sun
- Ningsih: affection, loving care
- Ranti: black nightshade plant
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Meaning of each word
- Soerya: the shining sun
- Purnama: the moon in its full phase
- Devia: goddess
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Soerya Widianti
Meaning of each word
- Soerya: the shining sun
- Widianti: knowledge
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Meaning of each word
- Puti: princess or an honorific for women
- Soerya: the shining sun
- Amara: immortal, undying
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Soerya Hardiyanti
Meaning of each word
- Soerya: the shining sun
- Hardiyanti: mountain
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Meaning of each word
- Soerya: the shining sun
- Ayu: lovely, beautiful
- Kusmiyati: flower
How to pronounce Soerya
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /surja/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦂꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮁᮚ |
Is Soerya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soerya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Soerya ranks #810 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Soerya
Names with related meanings
- Syamsul♂Sun, as a compound-name element
- Aditya♂Sun, son of Aditi
- Suryani♀Associated with the sun
- Suryadi♂Excellent sun
- Safitri♀Related to the sun
- Samsul♂Sun
- Syamsuddin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Suryo♂The sun
- Suryanto♂Associated with the sun
- Syamsudin♂Sun symbolizing the light of faith
- Syamsu♂The shining sun
- Suryati♀Associated with the sun
Famous people named Soerya
- Soerya Respationo · b. 1959
- Soerya Purnomo
FAQ about the name Soerya
What is the meaning of Soerya?
Soerya means the shining sun. From Sanskrit sūrya, meaning sun, continued in several Indonesian languages. Sūrya is also the name of the sun deity in Hindu tradition.
Is Soerya a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Soerya is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 33% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Soerya?
Soerya is of Sanskrit origin.
How many syllables does Soerya have?
Soerya has 2 syllables (Soer-ya) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Soerya?
Soerya ranks #810 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Soerya?
Other spellings: Surya.
What full names go well with Soerya?
Some ideas: Soerya Ningsih Ranti; Soerya Purnama Devia; Soerya Widianti.
Famous people named Soerya?
Notable people named Soerya include Soerya Respationo, Soerya Purnomo.
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