Ruqayyah
roo-KAY-yah
Popularity
#5252
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
519
Peak Year
#27 in 2016
First Recorded
1977
Style
Spiritual & Biblical, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An Arabic feminine name meaning 'small garden' or 'ascension'. It is the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's daughters, signifying purity and lineage.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Ruqayyah bint Muhammad
Daughter of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Personality Traits
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