Rukiye
Rukiye is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rising, ascending; gentle”.
| Meaning | Rising, ascending; gentle |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Ruqayya |
| Arabic spelling | رقية |
| Pronunciation | roo-kee-YEH |
| Arabic root | ر ق ي (r-q-y) — to rise, ascend |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rukiye
Rukiye is the Turkish form of Ruqayya, the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who was married to ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān. Turkish replaces the Arabic q with k and ends the name in -iye, the usual Turkish rendering of the Arabic feminine -iyya. It is a traditional name in Turkey and the Balkans.
Is Rukiye a Muslim name?
Yes. Rukiye is the Turkish version of Ruqayya, a Muslim name borne by the Prophet's daughter.
Where is the name Rukiye used?
Traditional in Turkey; the Bosnian form is Rukija.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rukiye mean?
Rukiye means 'Rising, ascending; gentle'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Ruqayya.
Is Rukiye a Muslim name?
Yes. Rukiye is the Turkish version of Ruqayya, a Muslim name borne by the Prophet's daughter.
How do you write Rukiye in Arabic?
Rukiye is written رقية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rukiye?
Rukiye is pronounced roo-kee-YEH.