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Suryoyo

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Suryoyo (ܣܘܪܝܝܐ) means Syriac, the language, and Syriac, the identity). It is derived from the Greek name for Aram, and based on the name for Assyria. The plural form is Suryoye (Syriacs). Modern Suryoye are traditionally Christian. Suryoye identify themselves as Assyrians and Arameans.

The Syriac Orthodox Church use the term Suryoyo offically.

Other forms of Suryoyo are Suryaya, Suroyo and Suraya.