Thuraya Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationthoo-RYE-uh / θʊˈraɪə

Arabic; Persian

Meaning

Arabic: 'the star'; Persian: 'bright star'

Historical & Cultural Background

Thuraya is a name of Arabic origin, often associated with the Pleiades star cluster, which is known as 'Thurayya' in Arabic. The name is popular in various cultures, particularly in the Middle East and among Arabic-speaking populations. It symbolizes brightness and guidance, reflecting the significance of stars in navigation and folklore.

Similar Names

AaliyahAmaraNuraFatimaYasminLailaMayaRanya

Variants

—

International Variants

  • Thurayya (Arabic)
  • Thuraya (Persian)

Famous people named Thuraya

—

Fictional characters named Thuraya

—

Sibling Suggestions

ThaliaTaliaSorayaZahraLaylaAminaSamira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thuraya was first seen in the United States in 2012. Thuraya has ranked as high as #1376 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Thuraya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Thuraya

No state data available for this year.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20125