Zorya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zorya means 'dawn' or 'daybreak' and symbolizes beauty, light, and protection.
Meaning of the Name Zorya
Zorya is a feminine name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the word 'zarya', which means 'dawn' or 'daybreak' in Russian. In Slavic mythology, the Zorya are the two guardian goddesses of the morning and evening stars. They are often depicted as young maidens who guard the gates of the celestial palace and ensure the safe passage of the sun across the sky. Zorya is a name symbolizing beauty, light, and protection.
Popularity of the Name Zorya
The popularity for the name Zorya peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 8 births, which ranked number 20,096 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Zorya had the most female births in 2022 with 8, which ranked number 11,164 out of 17,660 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Zorya
Popularity of Zorya by State
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