Raya: meaning of the Hebrew name
רַעְיָה
Pronounced rah-YAH
Meaning of Raya
Raya means beloved and cherished. It echoes ra'yati, "my love," the word the lover uses for his beloved in the Song of Songs.
Behold, thou art fair, my love; behold, thou art fair; Thine eyes are as doves. .
הִנָּךְ יָפָה רַעְיָתִי הִנָּךְ יָפָה עֵינַיִךְ יוֹנִים׃
Raya in Hebrew
Raya is written רעיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רַעְיָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- עAyin
- יYod
- הHe
Gematria value: 285 (Resh 200 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- Meaningbeloved
- Pronunciationrah-YAH
- Hebrewרעיה
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
Raya was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Raya
What does the name Raya mean?
Raya means beloved and cherished. It echoes ra'yati, "my love," the word the lover uses for his beloved in the Song of Songs.
How do you pronounce Raya?
Raya is pronounced rah-YAH in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Raya in Hebrew?
Raya is written רעיה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רַעְיָה).
Is Raya a biblical name?
Yes. Raya appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Song of Songs 1:15.
What is the gematria of Raya?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רעיה adds up to 285 (Resh 200 + Ayin 70 + Yod 10 + He 5).
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