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Soriya Dawn vs. Soraia Dawn vs. Soraya Dawn

Spelling help needed! Soriya(seh-ry-uh) is a Cambodian name meaning "sun" and it honors my family heritage being mostly Cambodian(born in the US) myself. My husband is pretty much full American and is worried that Soriya will often be said (sor-ee-uh) instead since it has a similar ending look to names like Aaliyah(uh-lee-uh). He suggested we spell it Soraia or Soraya instead to make it look like Maia/Maya. I'm worried that Soraya will be said (sor-ay-uh) despite it looking like Maya. Which do you think will be easier for pronunciation? Dawn is my mother-in-law's middle name so it is set in stone for our daughter's middle name. If you think Soriya will be too difficult either, way are open to other CAMBODIAN/KHMER name suggestions to see if we can find another we love. First name must be Cambodian/Khmer. Thanks. ~Dara

The Top Baby Name is...

Soriya Dawn

33%

Soraia Dawn

33%

Soraya Dawn

33%

Poll created: Jan 16, 2018
Total Votes: 6

Comments

Saryah
Sariah
Sariyah
posted by Guest :: 7 years ago | report
Soraia Dawn 100%!!
posted by Mae :: 7 years ago | report
Saryah is an interesting idea, but we prefer the So- beginning. I suppose Soryah could be an alternative. Husband has the same worry about Sariah and Sariyah as he does about Soriya. Sariah looking somewhat like Mia and Sariyah looking even more like Aaliyah. Thanks though.
posted by Dara :: 7 years ago | report
I fell in love with the name Soraya when I got hooked on Heartland.
posted by Guest :: 7 years ago | report
Definitely Soraya - It's a familiar-enough name, and this is a traditional spelling. Soraia is a variant, while Soriya is pronounced so-ree-AH. Soraya Dawn is lovely! Best of luck to you.
posted by JSV :: 7 years ago | report
I'd say stick with the original name, but either way it's gorgeous.
posted by Mart :: 7 years ago | report
Soriya/Soraia Dawn is beautiful!!!
posted by avenmaide :: 7 years ago | report
Soraya Dawn
posted by Guest :: 7 years ago | report

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