Roya
Roya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Vision, dream”.
| Meaning | Vision, dream |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian form |
| Arabic spelling | رؤيا |
| Pronunciation | ROH-yah |
| Arabic root | ر أ ي (r-ʾ-y) — to see |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Roya
Roya comes from the Arabic ruʾyā, a vision or dream, a word used in the Quran for the dreams of Prophet Yūsuf and of the king of Egypt. In Persian it is written رویا and means a dream or reverie, and it is one of the most popular girls' names in Iran and Afghanistan. In Islamic teaching a good dream is described as glad tidings from God.
Is Roya a Muslim name?
Yes. Roya is a Muslim name with an Arabic, Quranic root meaning vision or dream. It is very popular in Iran and Afghanistan.
Is Roya in the Quran?
The king of Egypt asks, 'O eminent ones, explain to me my vision (ruʾyāya), if you can interpret visions' (Quran 12:43).
Where is the name Roya used?
Very popular in Iran and Afghanistan; Rüya in Turkey.
Gifts with the name Roya
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Roya mean?
Roya means 'Vision, dream'. It comes from Arabic, Persian form.
Is Roya a Muslim name?
Yes. Roya is a Muslim name with an Arabic, Quranic root meaning vision or dream. It is very popular in Iran and Afghanistan.
How do you write Roya in Arabic?
Roya is written رؤيا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Roya?
Roya is pronounced ROH-yah.
Is Roya mentioned in the Quran?
The king of Egypt asks, 'O eminent ones, explain to me my vision (ruʾyāya), if you can interpret visions' (Quran 12:43).