Ruya
Ruya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Dream, vision”.
| Meaning | Dream, vision |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, via Turkish |
| Arabic spelling | رؤيا |
| Pronunciation | roo-YAH |
| Arabic root | ر أ ي (r-ʾ-y) — to see |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ruya
Ruya is the Turkish form (Rüya) of the Arabic ruʾyā, a vision seen in sleep. In Islamic tradition a true dream (al-ruʾyā al-ṣāliḥa) is described as a part of prophethood, and the word is central to the story of Prophet Yusuf. In Turkey Rüya became a popular modern girls' name.
Is Ruya a Muslim name?
Yes. Ruya is a Muslim name from the Arabic word for a vision or dream, a word that appears in the Quran, and it is widely used in Turkey.
Is Ruya in the Quran?
The word appears in the story of Yusuf: 'O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers' (Quran 12:5).
Where is the name Ruya used?
Popular in Turkey as Rüya; the related Persian name Roya is common in Iran and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Ruya
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruya mean?
Ruya means 'Dream, vision'. It comes from Arabic, via Turkish.
Is Ruya a Muslim name?
Yes. Ruya is a Muslim name from the Arabic word for a vision or dream, a word that appears in the Quran, and it is widely used in Turkey.
How do you write Ruya in Arabic?
Ruya is written رؤيا in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ruya?
Ruya is pronounced roo-YAH.
Is Ruya mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the story of Yusuf: 'O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers' (Quran 12:5).