Rokhaya
Rokhaya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Ruqayya, the Prophet's daughter”.
| Meaning | Form of Ruqayya, the Prophet's daughter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Wolof form of Arabic Ruqayya |
| Arabic spelling | رقية |
| Pronunciation | roh-KHAI-yah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rokhaya
Rokhaya is the Senegalese form of Ruqayya, the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadīja, who was married to ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān. The Arabic q is pronounced as a kh sound in Wolof. Senegalese politician Rokhaya Diallo and many others bear it; the Malian form is Rokia.
Is Rokhaya a Muslim name?
Yes. Rokhaya is a Muslim name, the Senegalese form of Ruqayya, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Rokhaya used?
Common in Senegal, the Gambia and Mauritania.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rokhaya mean?
Rokhaya means 'Form of Ruqayya, the Prophet's daughter'. It comes from Wolof form of Arabic Ruqayya.
Is Rokhaya a Muslim name?
Yes. Rokhaya is a Muslim name, the Senegalese form of Ruqayya, daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Rokhaya in Arabic?
Rokhaya is written رقية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rokhaya?
Rokhaya is pronounced roh-KHAI-yah.