What is the history of Rayya?
This ancient name is deeply rooted in Arabic culture and has been bestowed upon children for centuries. In history, Rayya has been associated with the aromatic essence of the wind, evoking imagery of a gentle breeze carrying the sweet scent of flowers. It is also said to be an Arabic name derived from ريا (raya), meaning perfume or from راية (rayah), meaning banner or flag. It is also said to be a Hebrew name meaning friend. It is also said to be a Hindi name meaning flow.
What does Aliya mean in Arabic?
Aliya, Aaliyah, Alia or Aliyah (Arabic: عَلِيَّة or عَالِيَّة) is an Arabic feminine given name. It is the feminine of the name Ali, meaning high , exalted , sublime , rising or ascending . Aliyah derives from Arabic and is a feminine version of the boys’ name Ali. The meanings include exalted and sublime in Arabic. Because it’s transcribed from a different language, there are quite a few spellings for the name, including Aliya, Aaliyah, Aliyya, and Alia.