What is the meaning of the name Suraya in Islam?

Suraya (Arabic: ثريا) means "The Pleiades star cluster, chandelier" in Arabic. It is a girl's name used by Muslims worldwide.

Is Suraya a good Islamic name?

Yes, Suraya is considered a good Islamic name as it carries a positive meaning: "The Pleiades star cluster, chandelier". Names with good meanings are encouraged in Islam, and the Prophet ﷺ recommended naming children with beautiful names.

Girl Arabic

Suraya

ثريا

Meaning

The Pleiades star cluster, chandelier

Gender

Girl's name

Origin

Arabic

Popularity

popular

Suraya (ثريا) is an Arabic name meaning "The Pleiades star cluster, chandelier". The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so make your names good." (Abu Dawud)

More Girl's Names Starting with S

Safiya

Pure

صفية

Sumayya

High above

سميّة

Shaima

Of good character

شيماء

Sakina

Tranquility

سكينة

Saba

Morning breeze

صبا

Sabeen

Thin stream of water

صبين

Sadia

Fortunate

سعدية

Sahira

Wakeful

ساهرة

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