Roya Persian: رویا), "dream", is a female name of Persian origin. It is common in Iran, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan. Notable persons named Roya include:Röya (singer), Azerbaijani singerRoya Arab, Iranian musician and archaeologist Roya Farassat Iranian-born American painter, and sculptor Roya Hakakian, Iranian American Jewish poet, journalist, and writer Roya Heshmati, Kurdish-Iranian activist Roya Maboudian, American academic and researcher in the field of chemical engineering Roya Megnot, American actress Roya Mirelmi, Iranian theater, cinema and television actress Roya Nonahali, Iranian actress and director Roya Rahmani, Afghan diplomat Roya Ramezani, Iranian designer and women's rights campaigner Roya Rozati, India-based gynecologist and infertility specialist Roya Saberi Negad Nobakht, Iranian-British housewife who was imprisoned after she returned to Iran Roya Sadat, Afghan film producer and director Roya Teymourian, Iranian actress Roya Toloui, Kurdish-Iranian journalist, human rights activist and feminist