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Soraya
Soraya (name) means a feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "star cluster," referring to the Pleiades. Example: “Soraya was once queen consort of Iran.”
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A feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "star cluster," referring to the Pleiades.
"Lots of exotics to choose from - Malaysian, Thai, Chinese, you name it. He spends an evening with another Soraya - Soraya has become, it seems, a popular nom de commerce - in a hotel room in Long Street."
— J. M. Coetzee, Disgrace (1999)
"Soraya was once queen consort of Iran."
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Etymology
From Persian, referring to the Pleiades star cluster.
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What does “Soraya” mean?
The word “Soraya” means a feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "star cluster," referring to the Pleiades.
How do you use “Soraya” in a sentence?
Here is “Soraya” used in a sentence: “Soraya was once queen consort of Iran.”
What part of speech is “Soraya”?
“Soraya” is a name.
Where does the word “Soraya” come from?
The word “Soraya” comes from Persian. From Persian, referring to the Pleiades star cluster.
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