Maraya

mah-RAY-ah'muh-RYE-uh'3 syllables
🇸🇦Arabic
Intelligent

MEANING

Mirror

ORIGIN

Middle Eastern

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Arabic word 'مرآة' (mir'aat)

CULTURAL NOTES

In Arabic cultures, mirrors symbolize reflection and truth.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used in Arabic-speaking regions to denote clarity and reflection.

🇮🇱Hebrew
Melodic

MEANING

Teacher

ORIGIN

Hebrew

ETYMOLOGY

Possibly derived from 'mar' meaning 'teacher' or 'master'

CULTURAL NOTES

In Hebrew tradition, teaching is a revered profession.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Names related to teaching have been common in Hebrew tradition.

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FAQs About Maraya

The name Maraya means "mirror" in Arabic, "teacher" in Hebrew.
Maraya has Middle Eastern and Hebrew origins. Derived from the Arabic word 'مرآة' (mir'aat)
Maraya is pronounced mah-RAY-ah (muh-RYE-uh). It has 3 syllables.
On Naymt, every name is color-coded by gender: green indicates a "masculine" name (one that has only ever appeared in the boys' top 1000 since 1880), purple indicates a "feminine" name (only in the girls' top 1000), and yellow indicates a "neutral" name (one that has appeared in the top 1000 for both genders at some point in history).
Popular nicknames for Maraya include Mara, Raya, Maya.
Sibling name ideas that pair well with Maraya include Amira, Liana, Ezra, Samara.
The most common spelling is Maraya. Alternative spellings include Mariya, Mariah, Maraia.