Girl name
Suraiya name meaning
“the Pleiades star cluster”
Suraiya is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning the Pleiades star cluster. It is a spelling variant of Thurayyā, the Arabic name for that cluster. The spelling Suraiya reflects an adaptation in which the initial th sound is replaced with s.
What does Suraiya 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 Suraiya
A spelling variant of Arabic Thurayyā, the name of the Pleiades star cluster. Adapted forms commonly replace the initial th sound with s.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Suraiya in Islam and the Quran
Suraiya does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Suraiya
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /suraija/ |
| Arabic script | ثريا |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦸꦫꦲꦶꦪ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮥᮛᮄᮚ |
Is Suraiya a girl’s name?
Yes, Suraiya is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Suraiya ranks #2,740 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Suraiya
Names with related meanings
- Kartika♀Star
- Soraya♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Bintang♂♀A shining celestial body
- Ester♀Star, in one interpretation
- Tika♀The Pleiades star cluster
- Esther♀Star, in one interpretation
- Lintang♀A star in the sky
- Nadjamuddin♂♀Star of the faith
- Stella♀A star in the sky
- Vega♂♀A bright star in the constellation Lyra
- Kartikasari♀The essence or beauty of a star
- Astria♀Star
Famous people named Suraiya
- Suraiya Kamaruzzaman · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Suraiya
What is the meaning of Suraiya?
Suraiya means the Pleiades star cluster. A spelling variant of Arabic Thurayyā, the name of the Pleiades star cluster. Adapted forms commonly replace the initial th sound with s.
Is Suraiya a girl’s name?
Yes, Suraiya is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Suraiya?
Suraiya is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Suraiya in the Quran?
Suraiya does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Suraiya have?
Suraiya has 3 syllables (Su-rai-ya) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Suraiya?
Suraiya ranks #2,740 among girl names in our data sample (2 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Suraiya?
Notable people named Suraiya include Suraiya Kamaruzzaman.
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