Persian

Roya

Pronounced roo-YAHShare

Meaning: Dream

  • Girl
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

A Persian name from the word for a dream, itself of Arabic origin. Its short spelling and clear image make it distinct from the unrelated Spanish word roya.

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Roya comes from Persian.

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