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Name Origin

Soraya is a feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning 'Pleiades' - a star cluster in the Taurus constellation. It is often associated with beauty, brilliance, and celestial wonder.

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Famous People

Soraya Esfandiari Bakhtiary (1932-2001)

Queen consort of Iran

  • Married Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.
  • Became a symbol of Iranian modernity and elegance.

Soraya Montenegro

Fictional character

  • Protagonist in the Mexican telenovela 'Maria la del Barrio'.

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