Raya

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Meaning
In Hebrew, Raya means "friend" or "companion". In Arabic, it means "sated" or "contented".
Scripts(How to write)
Рая(Bulgarian, Russian)
ראיה (Hebrew), رايا (Arabic)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Raya varies around the world. It is not a very common name in the United States, ranking at #948 in popularity. However, it is more popular in other countries such as Israel and Russia.

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Raya Name meanings & History

In Hebrew, Raya means "friend" or "companion". In Arabic, it means "sated" or "contented". Diminutive of Rayna 1 or Raisa 1. Raya is used as both a given name and a surname. It is a versatile name that can suit any personality and can be used in any setting- be it formal or informal.

Zodiac Sign of Raya: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Raya:

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

A: Argumentative,Ambitious,Assertive,Action,Angry,Aggressive

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Raya is:

  • a Class name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Raya Abirached (Lebanese TV presenter), Raya Dunayevskaya (American Marxist philosopher), Raya Martin (Filipino film director), Raya Meddine (French actress)

2.) Raya (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: Friend to all

Other Forms: Raiya, Rayah


3.) RAYA (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Friend. (RAY-YAH)


4.) Raya (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) friend.

Other Forms: Raia, Raiah, Raiya, Rayah


5.) Raya (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: In Hebrew, Raya means "friend" or "companion." In Arabic, it means "sight" or "vision." In Russian, it means "paradise." In Bulgarian, it means "thoughtful." In Hindi, it means "queen."

Scripts: רַעְיָה
راية(Arabic)
ريا,

Pronunciation: RA-yah
ra-YA,
rye-uh or rah-yah


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Description: Hebrew, Arabic, Russian, Bulgarian, Hindi. In Hebrew, Raya means "friend" or "companion." In Arabic, it means "sight" or "vision." In Russian, it means "paradise." In Bulgarian, it means "thoughtful." In Hindi, it means "queen.". Derived either from Arabic ريا (raya) meaning "aroma, fragrance, perfume" or راية (rayah) meaning "flag, banner, ensign". Raya is commonly used as a first name for baby girls. It is also a common surname in several countries, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Pakistan.

Famous People

Raya Abirached (Lebanese TV host), Raya Dunayevskaya (American Marxist philosopher), Raya Martin (Filipino filmmaker), Raya Meddine (French-American actress), Raya Was Here (Canadian YouTuber).

6.) Raya (Female)

Usage: Japanese

Meanings: In Hebrew, Raya means "friend, companion" while in Arabic it means "thoughtful, caring, kind-hearted." In Bulgarian and Slavic, it means "paradise, heaven."

Scripts: רָיָה (Hebrew), ريا (Arabic), Рая (Bulgarian, Slavic)
راية(Arabic)
ريا,

Pronunciation: RA-yah
RAY-uh
ra-YA,


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Cartoon of Raya

Description: Hebrew, Arabic, Bulgarian, Slavic. In Hebrew, Raya means "friend, companion" while in Arabic it means "thoughtful, caring, kind-hearted." In Bulgarian and Slavic, it means "paradise, heaven.". Derived either from Arabic ريا (raya) meaning "aroma, fragrance, perfume" or راية (rayah) meaning "flag, banner, ensign". Raya is most commonly used as a given name for girls, but it can also be used as a surname.

Famous People

Some famous people with the name Raya include Raya Dunayevskaya (American philosopher and activist), Raya Martin (Filipino filmmaker), and Raya Abirached (Lebanese presenter and producer).

7.) Raya (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: In Hebrew, Raya means "friend" or "companion"; in Arabic, it means "thinking" or "reflection"; in Slavic languages, it means "paradise" or "heaven"; in Bulgarian, it means "rejoice"; and in Greek, it means "queen".

Scripts: راية(Arabic)
ريا,

Pronunciation: RA-yah
ra-YA,


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Cartoon of Raya

Description: Hebrew, Arabic, Slavic, Bulgarian, Greek. In Hebrew, Raya means "friend" or "companion"; in Arabic, it means "thinking" or "reflection"; in Slavic languages, it means "paradise" or "heaven"; in Bulgarian, it means "rejoice"; and in Greek, it means "queen". Derived either from Arabic ريا (raya) meaning "aroma, fragrance, perfume" or راية (rayah) meaning "flag, banner, ensign". Raya can be used as a first or middle name.

8.) Raya (Female)

Usage: Malay

Meanings: "Friend" in Hebrew, "Paradise" in Russian, "Sated with drink" in Arabic

Scripts: In Hebrew, Raya is written as ראיה, in Russian - Рая and in Arabic - رياء.
راية(Arabic)
ريا,

Pronunciation: RA-yah
RAY-uh (English); rie-YA (Russian); rye-aa (Hebrew); RAY-yah (Arabic)
ra-YA,


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Cartoon of Raya

Description: Hebrew, Russian, Arabic. "Friend" in Hebrew, "Paradise" in Russian, "Sated with drink" in Arabic. Derived either from Arabic ريا (raya) meaning "aroma, fragrance, perfume" or راية (rayah) meaning "flag, banner, ensign". Raya is used as a first or middle name and is popular among parents who are looking for a unique name with a beautiful meaning.

Famous People

There are many notable people with the name Raya, including Raya Dunayevskaya (a Marxist philosopher and activist), Raya Martin (a Filipino filmmaker), and Raya Abirached (a Lebanese TV presenter).

Related Names to Raya

Rayah, Rayna, Rie, Rei, Riane, Aria, Mia, Maya, Layla, Zara

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