Pleiades; eloquent; woman of the stars
Soraida is a Spanish and Portuguese variant of the Arabic name Zoraida. It is often associated with the Pleiades star cluster or interpreted as meaning 'eloquent' or 'well-spoken.' The name gained literary recognition through a character in Miguel de Cervantes' Don Quixote.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Soraida in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A Moorish woman who converts to Christianity and escapes to Spain · Don Quixote
American artist and designer known for creating Verdadism
