Zoraya: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: z-ohr-ahy-ah
Origin: Argentina
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Andean States, North Africa, Western Asia, Central America, Southern Europe, Middle East
Meaning: The pleiades

Zoraya 'is a variant spelling of 'Soraya, 'which is derived from the Arabic name for the Pleiades star cluster, but it is not explicitly stated that 'Zoraya 'derived from 'Soraya. 'Zoraya is a variant of Soraya, which means 'the Pleiades'in Arabic, but Zoraya itself does not have a defined meaning in the provided sources. Zora, a name of Slavic origin meaning 'dawn, 'has cultural significance and popularity, but there is no evidence to support that 'Zoraya 'has been popularized in Spanish-speaking countries. Zoraya is pronounced zor-EYE-uh, with the emphasis on the second syllable. Zoraya is a name that may evoke meanings related to dawn or light, but it does not have established meanings of 'celestial beauty'and 'resilience'in the provided sources, qualities that parents often aspire to instill in their children.

Zoraya Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Zoraya is currently #11310 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Zoraya is currently #6400 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Zoraya is currently #5545 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Zoraya is currently #3105 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names

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