Nature
Thuraya
Thu-ra-ya
Pronunciation: thoo-RAY-ah
ثريا
female
Origin
Swahili
Meaning
The Pleiades star cluster
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
7
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Thuraya.
Thuraya is a Swahili name commonly explained as The Pleiades star cluster. It is often grouped with Nature names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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Twin-Friendly Pairings
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