Sorya
Sanskrit · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Sorya
Sorya derives from Sanskrit "Surya," meaning "sun" or "sun god," with the name referring to the solar deity in Hindu cosmology.
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Etymology
Sorya derives from Sanskrit "Surya," meaning "sun" or "sun god," with the name referring to the solar deity in Hindu cosmology. The name is primarily used in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, particularly in Southeast Asian countries like Cambodia and Thailand, where it carries both religious significance and cultural heritage.
Sorya currently ranks #5,300 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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