Girl name
Rokayah name meaning
“ascent, rising standing”
Rokayah is a feminine name meaning “ascent” or “rising standing”, used as a local form of the Arabic name Ruqayyah. The name is commonly linked to the Arabic root r-q-y, meaning “to rise”. Ruqayyah was also the name of a daughter of Muhammad.
What does Rokayah mean?
Ascent, rising standing
In Indonesian: kenaikan, kedudukan yang meningkat
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Rokayah
A local form of Arabic Ruqayyah, commonly linked to the root r-q-y, ‘to rise’. Ruqayyah was also the name of a daughter of Muhammad.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Rokayah in Islam and the Quran
Rokayah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Rokayah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rokayah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Rokayah Nurfitriana Hikmah
Meaning of each word
- Rokayah: ascent, rising standing
- Nurfitriana: light and innate purity
- Hikmah: wisdom and deep understanding
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Meaning of each word
- Rokayah: ascent, rising standing
- Aisah: alive, living
- Zahira: radiant, shining
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Rokayah Alvi
Meaning of each word
- Rokayah: ascent, rising standing
- Alvi: associated with Ali
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Meaning of each word
- Lutfiah: gentle and kind
- Rokayah: ascent, rising standing
- Alvi: associated with Ali
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Rokayah Umroh
Meaning of each word
- Rokayah: ascent, rising standing
- Umroh: devotional pilgrimage to Mecca
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Meaning of each word
- Rokayah: ascent, rising standing
- Nuraisah: light of life
- Alia: high, elevated in rank
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How to pronounce Rokayah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rokajah/ |
| Arabic script | رقية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦺꦴꦏꦪꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮧᮊᮚᮂ |
Is Rokayah a girl’s name?
Yes, Rokayah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Rokayah ranks #1,343 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rokayah
Famous people named Rokayah
- Rokayah · b. 1974
- Rokayah · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Rokayah
What is the meaning of Rokayah?
Rokayah means ascent, rising standing. A local form of Arabic Ruqayyah, commonly linked to the root r-q-y, ‘to rise’. Ruqayyah was also the name of a daughter of Muhammad.
Is Rokayah a girl’s name?
Yes, Rokayah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rokayah?
Rokayah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Rokayah in the Quran?
Rokayah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Rokayah have?
Rokayah has 3 syllables (Ro-ka-yah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Rokayah?
Rokayah ranks #1,343 among girl names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rokayah?
Some ideas: Rokayah Nurfitriana Hikmah; Rokayah Aisah Zahira; Rokayah Alvi.
Famous people named Rokayah?
Notable people named Rokayah include Rokayah, Rokayah.
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