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Name Origin

Roya is a Persian feminine given name meaning 'queen' or 'royal'. It is derived from the Persian word 'shah', meaning 'king', and often signifies strength, leadership, and nobility.

persianfeminineroyaltyqueenstrengthleadershipnobility

Famous People

Roya Hakakian (1966-)

Poet, essayist, and human rights activist

  • Author of several books including 'Journey to the Land of Lost Smiles' and 'Assassins of the Turquoise Palace'
  • Advocate for Iranian dissidents
  • Former fellow at Harvard University

Roya Mahboob (1982-)

Entrepreneur and tech activist

  • Founder of the Afghan Citadel Software Company
  • First female technology CEO in Afghanistan
  • Advocate for women's education and empowerment in STEM fields