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ThurayyaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Constellation Pleiades

Pronunciation: THoo-RAY-yah

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Name
Thurayya
Meaning
Constellation Pleiades
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
THoo-RAY-yah
Lucky Number
3
3
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Thurayya mean?

Thurayya is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Constellation Pleiades". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: THoo-RAY-yah. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

ثریا

نام جو آسمان میں چمکتی ہوئی ستاروں کی نشاندہی کرتا ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

ثريا

اسم يدل على النجوم اللامعة في السماء

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

THoo-RAY-yah

IPA

/θʊˈreɪjɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Thurayya is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Constellation Pleiades. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

3

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

SilverWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

11

Numerology meaning: A master builder, you possess the potential to design and construct your dreams.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindJustPeacefulBraveV = VirtuousC = CourageousL = LoyalD = Dutiful

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

In Islamic tradition, Thurayya is considered one of the signs of Allah's power and majesty.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Pleiades is a significant culmination point in the Arabic sky calendar, and is believed to be associated with the Arab folklore of the Seven Sisters, Al Nasair, or Bint Al'Ard (Daughters of the Earth). In astrology, it is said that when this constellation rises in the east before the sun, it brings good fortune and blessings for agriculture, thus aiding in the bountiful harvest for the year.
In Islam, Thurayya is said to represent the unity and coexistence of the stars in the night sky, highlighting the concept of unity and togetherness among believers. The constellation's association with the harvest season also symbolizes the abundance of blessings given by Allah and the need for collective wisdom and action to reap these blessings. This spiritual significance is further emphasized in the Hadith, where Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is reported to have said, "The Pleiades will not decline [from their position] until the Last Hour comes." (Tirmidhi and Abu Dawud)

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Thurayya was a daughter of Adnan and the sister of Qusayy ibn Kilab, the ancestor of the Rashidun Caliphs.

Pre-Islamic period, 6th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Thurayya

shining stars, beautiful celestial body in the sky

🇵🇰Urdu

ثریا

نام جو آسمان میں چمکتی ہوئی ستاروں کی نشاندہی کرتا ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

ثريا

اسم يدل على النجوم اللامعة في السماء

🇮🇳Hindi

थुरया

आकाश में चमकते सितारों को दर्शाने वाला नाम

🇦🇫Pashto

ثریا

د آسمان د څراغونو نوم

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