Saray

Meaning of Saray

Saray is a beautiful and unique name for a baby girl. It has multiple pronunciations, including suh-RAY in American English, suh-RAY in British English, and sah-RAI in Spanish. The name Saray has its origins in various cultures, making it even more intriguing. In Hebrew, Saray means "princess," while in Turkish, it means "palace." The name is also associated with the biblical figure Sarah, who was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac.

Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America over the years, we can see that Saray has been steadily gaining popularity. In recent years, it has ranked between 3274 to 4278 in terms of occurrence and between 3384 to 3922 in terms of rank. This indicates that parents are increasingly drawn to this elegant and meaningful name for their daughters.

It's worth noting that Saray may also be spelled as Sara, which is a more common variation of the name. However, opting for Saray adds a touch of uniqueness and individuality to your child's name choice. Whether you choose to pronounce it as suh-RAY or sah-RAI, one thing is certain – your little princess will have a name that stands out and carries rich cultural significance.

Pronunciation

Spanish

  • Pronunced as sah-RAI (/saˈrai/)

English

  • Pronunced as suh-RAY (/səˈreɪ/)

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Notable People Named Saray

Saray Mulk Khanum was the empress consort of the Timurid Empire and the chief consort of Timur, also known as Tamerlane the Great.
Saray Khumalo is a Zambia-born, South African explorer and mountaineer who made history in May 2019 as the first black African woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
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