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Suryoyo (ܣܘܪܝܝܐ) means Syriac, the language, and Syriac, the identity). It is derived from the akkadian word ashurayu which means assyrian. 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.