Rukayya
Rukayya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Ascent, rising; gentle and refined”.
| Meaning | Ascent, rising; gentle and refined |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, West African spelling |
| Arabic spelling | رقية |
| Pronunciation | roo-KAI-yah |
| Arabic root | ر ق ي (r-q-y) — to rise, to ascend |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rukayya
Rukayya is the spelling of Ruqayya commonly used in Nigeria and Ghana, where the Arabic q is often written as k. The name is usually linked to the root r-q-y, meaning to rise or climb. Ruqayya was the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadija, who married ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān and emigrated with him to Abyssinia.
Is Rukayya a Muslim name?
Yes. Rukayya is a Hausa and West African spelling of Ruqayya, the name of one of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughters, so it is a well-established Muslim name.
Where is the name Rukayya used?
Very common among Hausa, Yoruba and other Muslim families in Nigeria and West Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rukayya mean?
Rukayya means 'Ascent, rising; gentle and refined'. It comes from Arabic, West African spelling.
Is Rukayya a Muslim name?
Yes. Rukayya is a Hausa and West African spelling of Ruqayya, the name of one of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ daughters, so it is a well-established Muslim name.
How do you write Rukayya in Arabic?
Rukayya is written رقية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rukayya?
Rukayya is pronounced roo-KAI-yah.