Rukayyat
Rukayyat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rising, ascent; daughter of the Prophet”.
| Meaning | Rising, ascent; daughter of the Prophet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba / Nigerian form of Ruqayya |
| Arabic spelling | رقية |
| Pronunciation | roo-KAI-yaht |
| Arabic root | ر ق ي (r-q-y) — to rise, ascend |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rukayyat
Rukayyat is a Nigerian spelling of Ruqayya, with the Arabic feminine ending kept as -at, as Yoruba Muslims commonly do. Ruqayya was a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Khadīja and the wife of ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān, with whom she made the early migration to Abyssinia.
Is Rukayyat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rukayyat is a Muslim name, a Nigerian form of Ruqayya, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Where is the name Rukayyat used?
Used among Yoruba and other Nigerian Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rukayyat mean?
Rukayyat means 'Rising, ascent; daughter of the Prophet'. It comes from Yoruba / Nigerian form of Ruqayya.
Is Rukayyat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rukayyat is a Muslim name, a Nigerian form of Ruqayya, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Rukayyat in Arabic?
Rukayyat is written رقية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rukayyat?
Rukayyat is pronounced roo-KAI-yaht.