Suriya

Meaning of Suriya

The name Suriya (pronounced soo-REE-yah or suh-REE-yah) is a radiant choice rooted in Sanskrit and cherished across Tamil and Thai cultures, where it literally means “sun.” It conjures the soft glow of dawn, the promise of fresh beginnings, and the life-giving warmth of the solar deity honored in ancient lore. Still delightfully uncommon—it ranked 943 among baby girls in the US in 2024—Suriya’s gentle ascent hints at parents’ growing appetite for names that blend cultural depth with a spark of optimism. Many imagine their little Suriya lighting up every room with the effortless glow of a sunbeam (and perhaps inspiring the occasional joke about needing sunglasses indoors). In choosing this name, families celebrate a legacy of warmth and embrace the inspirational reminder that every new day holds its own bright promise.

Pronunciation

Indian (Tamil)

• Pronunced as soo-REE-yah (/su.ˈri.ja/*)

Thai

• Pronunced as suh-REE-yah (/sə.ˈri.ja/*)

• Suraya
• Suraiya
• Suriyah
• Surina
• Suraiyah