Rokiah
Rokiah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rising, ascending; name of the Prophet's daughter”.
| Meaning | Rising, ascending; name of the Prophet's daughter |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay form of Ruqayya |
| Arabic spelling | رقية |
| Pronunciation | roh-KEE-ah |
| Arabic root | ر ق ي (r-q-y) — to rise, to ascend |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rokiah
Rokiah is the Malay form of Ruqayya, the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadīja, who married ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān. The name is usually explained as 'rising' or 'ascending'. Malay pronunciation turned Ruqayya into Rokiah or Rukiah, and the form was very common among Malay women of earlier generations.
Is Rokiah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rokiah is the Malay form of Ruqayya, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Where is the name Rokiah used?
Common among older Malay women; Ruqayyah is the spelling preferred by younger families.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rokiah mean?
Rokiah means 'Rising, ascending; name of the Prophet's daughter'. It comes from Arabic, Malay form of Ruqayya.
Is Rokiah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rokiah is the Malay form of Ruqayya, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Rokiah in Arabic?
Rokiah is written رقية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rokiah?
Rokiah is pronounced roh-KEE-ah.