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Thouraya is regarded as the Tunisian-Arabic variant of the Arabic name Thurayya (ثريّة). Metaphorically, the name is interpreted as 'the Pleiades,' with a freer interpretation possible as 'the light of the stars.'
What does the name Thouraya mean?
Thouraya is considered the Tunisian-Arabic form of the name Thurayya (ثريّة). The name can metaphorically mean 'the Pleiades' and also 'the light of the stars.' It has its roots in Arabic, derived from the term thuráyya, which means 'the Pleiades' and 'the Seven Sisters.' This, in turn, comes from the word thariya, which denotes 'abundant' and 'plentiful' (in terms of the large number of stars in a small space). Other variants include Soraya, Sorayah, Soraja, Soraia, Soraija, Souraya, Soreya, Süreyya, Surayyah, Surayya, Suraya, Thoraya, and Zoraya.
Where does the name Thouraya come from?
The name Thouraya has Arabic origins and means 'the Pleiades.'
How do you pronounce Thouraya?
Thouraya is pronounced approximately as 'Thou-ray-ah.'
Popularity
In Germany, Thouraya is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2023, reaching rank 5,633. In the last ten years, Thouraya has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 8,964th in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,533rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Thora
Famous people
- Thouraya Bouabana-Tebibel (author)
Frequently asked questions about the name Thouraya
What does the first name Thouraya mean?
Thouraya means 'the Pleiades' and is also interpreted as 'the light of the stars.' The name has its roots in Arabic and is derived from the term thuráyya, which refers to 'the Pleiades.'
Where does the name Thouraya come from?
The name Thouraya has Arabic roots and is commonly used in Tunisia. It refers to the constellation of the Pleiades.
How popular is the name Thouraya?
Thouraya is relatively popular in Arabic and Tunisian regions, but less common in other cultures. Variations of the name can be found in different countries.