What is the origin of the name Ruqayya?

Ruqayya is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Ruqayya?

Ruqayya is currently ranked #5561 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ruqayya?

Ruqayya is pronounced roo-KAI-yah.

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GirlArabic

Ruqayya

roo-KAI-yah

Popularity

#5561

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

169

Peak Year

#23 in 2024

First Recorded

1996

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An Arabic name meaning 'delight' or 'beauty'. It is a revered name in Islamic tradition.

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Ruq Qayya Ruka

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Numerology

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

Ruqayyah bint Muhammad
Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, one of Islam's most revered women.

Nicknames

Ruq Qayya Ruka

Spelling Variations

Ruqayyah Raqiya Ruqaya

Similar Names

Aisha Fatima Maryam Zaynab

Personality Traits

piousgracefulkinddevoted

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