Raya: Name day

Name day

Raya's name day is celebrated on September 5 in Ukraine and November 8 in Bulgaria.

Name background

Raya is a name with a soft yet strong resonance, often evoking a sense of grace and resilience. Its origins are diverse, appearing in Slavic cultures as a form of Irene meaning "peace," and in Hebrew as a derivative of Rachel meaning "ewe," symbolizing gentleness and care. In some contexts, it also carries connotations of "queen" or "ray of light," lending it an elegant and luminous quality. The mood associated with Raya is often warm and inviting, yet possesses an underlying strength that suggests quiet confidence. Primarily a feminine given name, Raya is embraced globally for its beautiful sound and rich, layered meanings.

Name Day List: Raya

Country	Day	Month	Names
Ukraine	5	September	Elizabeth, Raisa, Raya, Zachary
Bulgaria	8	November	Angel, Angelina, Arhangel, Gavrail, Gavril, Emil, Emilia, Emiliana, Mihaela, Mihail, Ognyan, Ognyana, Plamen, Plamena, Rada, Radka, Radko, Rafail, Raia, Raika, Raina, Rangel, Emiliya, Emiliyana, Emiliyan, Lina, Mila, Milen, Milyo, Mihaela, Mihail, Radivoy, Radoslav, Radoslava, Radostin, Radostina, Raiko, Raycho, Rangel, Rafail, Raya, Rusi

Name Day List - similar names (Raya)

Country	Day	Month	Names
USA	23	April	Brayan, Breana, Breanna, Breanne, Brian, Briana, Brianna, Brianne, Brielle, Brien, Briona, Bryan, Bryana, Bryanna, Bryant, Brynn, Bryon, Shirlee, Shirleen, Shirley