Rukiyya
Rukiyya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, regional spelling origin, meaning “Rising, ascent”.
| Meaning | Rising, ascent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, regional spelling |
| Written as | رقية |
| Pronunciation | roo-KEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | East Africa, West Africa, Bosnia |
Meaning and origin of Rukiyya
Rukiyya is a regional way of writing Ruqayya, with the Arabic 'q' rendered as 'k', a habit found across East and West Africa and in the Balkans. The name is usually connected to an Arabic root meaning to rise. It recalls Ruqayya bint Muhammad, a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ who became the wife of Uthman, the third caliph. Its African and Balkan spellings show how widely the name has travelled.
Is Rukiyya a Muslim name?
Rukiyya is a recognised Muslim name because it is a form of Ruqayya, one of the Prophet's ﷺ daughters.
How popular is Rukiyya?
Muslims in East and West Africa use Rukiyya, and Bosnia has the related form Rukija.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rukiyya mean?
Rukiyya means 'Rising, ascent'. It is of Arabic, regional spelling origin.
Is Rukiyya a Muslim name?
Rukiyya is a recognised Muslim name because it is a form of Ruqayya, one of the Prophet's ﷺ daughters.
How do you pronounce Rukiyya?
Rukiyya is pronounced roo-KEE-yah.
Is Rukiyya a boy or girl name?
Rukiyya is usually a girl name.