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Raya

/RAY-ah/

Friend, beloved, royal

What does Raya mean?

Raya means friend in Hebrew + ONS top-100 newcomer 2023.

Origin

Hebrew
Arabic

Religious / cultural tradition

Jewish, Muslim

Variations

Raya

Nicknames

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Zayn
Ayan
Eli

Girls

Maya
Layla
Aria

More girl names like Raya

AnikaGrace, sweet-faced, brilliance ZaraBlooming flower, princess, radiance MariamBeloved, wished-for child, of the sea MayaIllusion, water, my beloved, dream AvaLife, bird, voice MiaMine, beloved, of the sea

Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.