Soorya

Soorya is a name and term used primarily in South Asia as a variant of Surya, the sun god in Hinduism. The word derives from Sanskrit and is used in several Indian languages, with Soorya commonly found in Malayalam and other Dravidian languages. As a given name, it is typically masculine and is found among communities in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and beyond.

In Hindu mythology, Surya is the solar deity associated with daylight, time, and life-sustaining energy. He is frequently depicted riding a chariot drawn by seven horses, symbolizing the daily journey of the sun across the sky. Surya is honored in various prayers and rituals, and the practice of Surya Namaskar in yoga centers on the sun’s vitality as a source of personal energy. In astrology, Surya is one of the Navagraha, the nine planetary deities, and his movements influence certain religious, agricultural, and calendar-related observances.

Beyond religious contexts, Soorya is used as a personal name in contemporary India and among Indian diaspora communities. The spelling reflects regional phonology, and related forms include Surya, Suriya, and Suraj in other languages. The name carries connotations of light, power, and vitality, and it appears in cultural and literary usage as a symbol of the sun.