Ruqayya

Rising, ascension

GenderGirlOriginArabicSay itroo-KAY-yahPopularityUncommon
Pronounced roo-KAY-yah

About the name Ruqayya

Ruqayya means rising or ascending, a name carried by one of the Prophet Muhammad's daughters. It's traditional and meaningful.

She rises to every challenge with quiet determination.

Fun fact

Ruqayya was the name of one of the Prophet Muhammad's four daughters.

Nicknames for Ruqayya

Ruqa

Variations

RuqayyahRukayya

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