Ruya
Ruya is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, via Turkish origin, meaning “Dream, vision”.
| Meaning | Dream, vision |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Turkish |
| Written as | رؤيا |
| Pronunciation | roo-YAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Balkans, Iran, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Ruya
Ruya, written Rüya in Turkey, comes from the Arabic word ru'ya, a vision seen during sleep. It comes from a root meaning to see. In Islamic teaching, a true and good dream is counted as one part of prophethood, and dreams sit at the heart of the Quranic story of Yusuf. In Turkey, Rüya has become a well-liked modern name for girls.
Is Ruya a Muslim name?
Ruya means a vision, a word that appears in the story of Yusuf: 'O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers' (Quran 12:5).
How popular is Ruya?
Turkey knows it as Rüya, while Iranian and Afghan families use the related Persian name Roya.
Gifts with the name Ruya
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruya mean?
Ruya means 'Dream, vision'. It is of Arabic, via Turkish origin.
Is Ruya a Muslim name?
Ruya means a vision, a word that appears in the story of Yusuf: 'O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers' (Quran 12:5).
How do you pronounce Ruya?
Ruya is pronounced roo-YAH.
Is Ruya a boy or girl name?
Ruya is usually a girl name.