Rokeya
Rokeya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Ruqayya; rising, gentle”.
| Meaning | Form of Ruqayya; rising, gentle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | رقية |
| Pronunciation | roh-KAY-ah |
| Arabic root | ر ق ي (r-q-y) — to rise, to ascend |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rokeya
Rokeya is the Bengali spelling of Ruqayya, the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who married ʿUthman ibn ʿAffan. In Bangladesh the name is closely associated with Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, the pioneering writer and campaigner for Muslim women's education in Bengal.
Is Rokeya a Muslim name?
Yes. Rokeya is the Bengali form of Ruqayya, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ daughter.
Where is the name Rokeya used?
Common in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Gifts with the name Rokeya
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Spellings and variants of Rokeya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rokeya mean?
Rokeya means 'Form of Ruqayya; rising, gentle'. It comes from Arabic, Bengali spelling.
Is Rokeya a Muslim name?
Yes. Rokeya is the Bengali form of Ruqayya, the name of the Prophet's ﷺ daughter.
How do you write Rokeya in Arabic?
Rokeya is written رقية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rokeya?
Rokeya is pronounced roh-KAY-ah.