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GirlArabic

Ruqaiya

roo-KAI-yah

Popularity

#17158

rising

Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

40

Peak Year

#7 in 2021

First Recorded

2013

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Ruqaiya is an Arabic feminine name, possibly meaning 'to rise' or 'to ascend'. It is the name of a granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ruqaiya bint Muhammad

    Daughter of Prophet Muhammad and wife of Uthman.

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