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Comments and insights on the name Sharayah

This name seems to have come from Amy Grant's 1985 album "Unguarded." In the late 80's this name was used by many parents, but not enough for it to become common.

Personal experiences with the name Sharayah

My name is actually Sharajah. I don't know anyone else who's name is spelled with a "J" but I know a few spelled with a "Y". It's definitely a name you can mess up nicely!

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I always get compliments and questions at work regarding my name. It's a real conversation starter! They will ask how to pronounce it (Sha-RAE-ah) and about it's origin and meaning.

Nicknames for Sharayah

Shay
Ray
Rayah
Ray-Ray

Meanings and history of the name Sharayah

Sharayah is Hebrew origin and translates to either "friend" or more specifically "God is my friend and my song".

Famous real-life people named Sharayah

Sharayah in song, story & screen

Amy Grant's "Unguarded" album of 1985 featured a song titled "Sharayah". http://www.christianlyricsonline.com/artists/amy-grant/sharayah.html
-my parents actually got my name from this song!