Surya

Surya is a unisex Indian first name that means "the sun." It derives from the Sanskrit word sūrya (सूर्य), which also stands for "sun." In Hinduism, Surya is also used as the name of the sun god.

What does the name Surya mean?

The name Surya is a gender-neutral Indian first name that means "the sun" and comes from the Sanskrit word sūrya (सूर्य). It is used for both girls and boys and is internationally widespread, particularly in India and large parts of Southeast Asia.

Where does the name Surya come from?

The name Surya has its roots in Sanskrit and means "the sun."

How do you pronounce Surya?

The pronunciation of Surya is two syllables and is characterized by a distinctive sound movement. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as "Sur-ya" [ˈzʊʁja] or [ˈsʊʁja]. The name begins with a darker "Sur," which conveys a certain depth, while the soft "ya" in the second syllable brings a slight conclusion. This combination of a strong beginning and a gentle ending creates an appealing tension. Surya thus appears both powerful and gentle - compact in sound and harmonious in rhythm.

Popularity

In Germany, Surya is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 4,045 on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2016 at 3,055. In the last ten years, Surya has been chosen as a first name about 30 times, placing it at 5,046 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 5,037.

Nicknames & pet names

Sur / Sura / Surita / Sury / Susu

Famous people

• P. Surya Prakash (Bishop from the USA)
• Surya Bonaly (French figure skater)
• Surya Kumar Bhuyan (Writer from India)
• Surya Lesmana (Footballer from Indonesia)
• Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha (Indian actor)
• Surya Prakash (Film director from the UK)
• Surya Prakash Chaturvedi (Greek cricketer)
• Surya Shekhar Ganguly (Chess player from India)