Soraya

Soraya is a name of Arabic origins and it is traditionally used by parents who are looking for a name for their daughter. It originated from the Persian term suraiya, indicating ‘the brightest jewel’. This has in turn been taken from the Arabic word turayya. It is also used to refer to the constellation of stars in the night sky named the Pleiades. According to these origins, the meaning of Soraya is interpreted to be ‘the brightest ornament’, ‘brightest star’, or ‘the Pleiades’. One of the several notable public figures known to have this name is Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiary. She was married to the last King or Shah of Iran, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and was the Queen consort of Iran. Another celebrity to have this name is the Spanish singer Soraya Arnelas Rubiales.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

Pleiades constellation

Origin

Persian

Numerology

S is for self respect, a solid score here.

O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.

R is for rational, the way you think.

A is for accomplished, in all that you do.

Y is for yearn, your innermost desires.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

Lucky

Soraya lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Soraya

• Soraya Esfandiary Bakhtiari, Queen of Iran, wife of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi
• Soraya Tarzi Queen consort of Afghanistan
• Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson American radio journalist
• Hayley Soraya Tamaddon English actress
• Soraya Arnelas Rubiales Spanish singer

Soraya in Pop Culture

• Soraya lead character in Hilari Bell's "Farsala Trilogy"
• Soraya minor character in telenovela "La Reina del Sur"
• Soraya Taheri Amir's wife in "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hossini
• "The Stoning of Soraya M. " 2008 Persian,language movie
• Soraya Duval character in "Heartland"