Thuraya
Thuraya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “The Pleiades star cluster”.
| Meaning | The Pleiades star cluster |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | ثريا |
| Pronunciation | thu-RAI-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Levant, Iran, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Thuraya
Thuraya is what Arabs call the Pleiades, the glittering star cluster in Taurus. For centuries they watched it to keep track of the seasons and the coming of rain. Grammatically the word is a diminutive tied to tharwa, abundance, from the root th-r-w. Persian and Urdu speakers say Soraya or Suraiya, and Turks say Süreyya, which means the name is shared across a wide range of Muslim cultures.
Is Thuraya a Muslim name?
Thuraya is the Arabic name of the Pleiades, and Muslims know it equally well as Soraya and Suraiya.
How popular is Thuraya?
It appears as Thuraya in the Arab world, Soraya in Iran, Suraiya in South Asia and Süreyya in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thuraya mean?
Thuraya means 'The Pleiades star cluster'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Thuraya a Muslim name?
Thuraya is the Arabic name of the Pleiades, and Muslims know it equally well as Soraya and Suraiya.
How do you pronounce Thuraya?
Thuraya is pronounced thu-RAI-yah.
Is Thuraya a boy or girl name?
Thuraya is usually a girl name.