Ruqaya
Ruqaya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Rising, ascent”.
| Meaning | Rising, ascent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رقية |
| Pronunciation | roo-KAI-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Ruqaya
Ruqaya is a simpler way of writing Ruqayya, with a single 'y'. The name is usually traced to an Arabic root meaning to rise or climb. It was the name of Ruqayya, a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ and his first wife Khadija. She was among the first emigrants to Abyssinia, making the journey with her husband Uthman, and her story gives the name lasting honour.
Is Ruqaya a Muslim name?
Ruqaya is a classic Muslim girls' name, a spelling of Ruqayya, who was a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
How popular is Ruqaya?
It is used across the Muslim world, and this single-y spelling is especially common in Egypt and the diaspora.
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Spellings and variants of Ruqaya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruqaya mean?
Ruqaya means 'Rising, ascent'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Ruqaya a Muslim name?
Ruqaya is a classic Muslim girls' name, a spelling of Ruqayya, who was a daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you pronounce Ruqaya?
Ruqaya is pronounced roo-KAI-yah.
Is Ruqaya a boy or girl name?
Ruqaya is usually a girl name.