What Does the Name Soraya Mean

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The name Soraya comes from Persian roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Soraya below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Soraya Name Meaning

Persian, Spanish, FrenchPersian form of THURAYYA. It became popular in some parts of Europe because of the fame of Princess Soraya, wife of the last Shah of Iran, who became a European socialite.

Origin: PersianGender: Girl
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1 Selena
2 Selene
3 Semele
4 Shelly
5 Seetha
6 Sanela
7 Shelia
8 Senja
9 Shila
10 Shania
11 Sieghild
12 Saxa
13 Sera
14 Shireen
15 Sibilla
16 Shizuka
17 Shachar
18 Selah
19 Sedef
20 Saskia
21 Samantha
22 Setareh
23 Sheelagh
24 Sadie
25 Seo-yun
26 Shanthi
27 Sanjana
28 Shona
29 Shae
30 Shana
31 Serafina
32 Seònaid
33 Sauliā
34 Sekai
35 Shayla
36 Santa
37 Salacia
38 Semi̇ha
39 Shiori
40 Sela
41 Sabia
42 Säde
43 Shari
44 Sharleen
45 Sibéal
46 Sango
47 Sarit
48 Sabella
49 Shira
50 Saqui
51 Shula
52 Shahrzad
53 Santuzza
54 Sagit
55 Shpresa
56 Seren
57 Sarai
58 Sarina
59 Sahar
60 Salena
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