Rukayat
Rukayat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rising; daughter of the Prophet”.
| Meaning | Rising; daughter of the Prophet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Ruqayya |
| Arabic spelling | رقية |
| Pronunciation | roo-KAH-yaht |
| Arabic root | ر ق ي (r-q-y) — to rise, ascend |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rukayat
Rukayat is one of the most common Yoruba forms of Ruqayya, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadīja. She married ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān and migrated with him to Abyssinia, and she died in Madinah at the time of the Battle of Badr. The Yoruba spelling keeps the Arabic feminine ending as -at.
Is Rukayat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rukayat is a Muslim name, a Yoruba form of Ruqayya, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Where is the name Rukayat used?
Very common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rukayat mean?
Rukayat means 'Rising; daughter of the Prophet'. It comes from Yoruba form of Ruqayya.
Is Rukayat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rukayat is a Muslim name, a Yoruba form of Ruqayya, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Rukayat in Arabic?
Rukayat is written رقية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rukayat?
Rukayat is pronounced roo-KAH-yaht.