Ruqaiya
roo-KAI-yah
Popularity
#17158
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.
Numerology
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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