Thuraya
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Meaning & Origin
Thuraya is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Thuraya often also consider Deekshitha, Adalye, Munha .
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Thuraya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2012.
Over 5 babies have been named Thuraya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Thuraya is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #43,244 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #43,244
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Thuraya
Thuraya is a girl name .
Thuraya is currently ranked #43,244 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Thuraya include Thu, Thur, Thury, Thurie, Aya, Ayay, Ayaie, Thy, Thie, and Thukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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