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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Dawn
- Origin
- Slavic
- Pronunciation
- ZOR-yuh
Zorya is a Slavic name that means "dawn." It's pronounced ZOR-yuh, and it sounds soft at the start and open at the end, with a clear rolled-feeling "r" in the middle. If you want a name with a simple, vivid meaning that's easy to say aloud, Zorya fits.
Meaning & Origin of Zorya
Meaning: Dawn.
Origin: Slavic.
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Zorya
ZOR-yuhIPA /ˈzɔːrjə/
Popularity of Zorya
Zorya does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Zorya mean?
Dawn. (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Zorya?
Zorya is pronounced ZOR-yuh (IPA: /ˈzɔːrjə/).
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