Girl name
Ruqayyah name meaning
“ascent, elevation in rank”
Ruqayyah is a feminine Arabic name commonly linked to ascent or elevation in rank. It is connected with the root r-q-y, meaning to rise or increase. The name is also known through Ruqayyah bint Muhammad, with the root connection supplying its meaning of ascent.
What does Ruqayyah mean?
Ascent, elevation in rank
In Indonesian: kenaikan, peningkatan derajat
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 Ruqayyah
Arabic Ruqayyah is commonly connected with the root r-q-y, to rise, though its precise derivation has several explanations. It is known through Ruqayyah bint Muhammad.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Female Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | R · Ru |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ruqayyah in Islam and the Quran
Ruqayyah 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.
How to pronounce Ruqayyah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rukajah/ |
| Arabic script | رقية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦸꦏꦲꦶꦪꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮥᮋᮄᮚᮂ |
Is Ruqayyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Ruqayyah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Ruqayyah is rare in our data sample.
FAQ about the name Ruqayyah
What is the meaning of Ruqayyah?
Ruqayyah means ascent, elevation in rank. Arabic Ruqayyah is commonly connected with the root r-q-y, to rise, though its precise derivation has several explanations. It is known through Ruqayyah bint Muhammad.
Is Ruqayyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Ruqayyah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Ruqayyah?
Ruqayyah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ruqayyah in the Quran?
Ruqayyah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Ruqayyah have?
Ruqayyah has 3 syllables (Ru-qay-yah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Ruqayyah?
Ruqayyah is rare in our data sample.
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