Rakiya
Rakiya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Ascent, rising; daughter of the Prophet”.
| Meaning | Ascent, rising; daughter of the Prophet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hausa form of Arabic Ruqayya |
| Arabic spelling | رقية |
| Pronunciation | rah-KEE-yah |
| Arabic root | ر ق ي (r-q-y) — to rise, ascend |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rakiya
Rakiya is the Hausa form of Ruqayya, the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadīja, who married ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān. The Arabic name is usually linked to the idea of rising or progress. Hausa speakers smooth the sounds of Ruqayya into Rakiya, which is now one of the region's most familiar girls' names.
Is Rakiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Rakiya is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Ruqayya, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Where is the name Rakiya used?
Very common among Hausa and Fulani Muslims in northern Nigeria and Niger.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rakiya mean?
Rakiya means 'Ascent, rising; daughter of the Prophet'. It comes from Hausa form of Arabic Ruqayya.
Is Rakiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Rakiya is a Muslim name, the Hausa form of Ruqayya, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Rakiya in Arabic?
Rakiya is written رقية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rakiya?
Rakiya is pronounced rah-KEE-yah.