SALAH LiveGentle, Rising, Exalted, Superior
The blessed name of Sayyidatina Ruqayyah (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), noble daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ married to Hazrat Uthman Ghani (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ).
- Origin:
- Arabic
- Transliteration:
- Ruqayyah • Pronounced: (Ru-qay-yah)
- Prominent Regional Familiarity
- South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
- Naming Tradition
- South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
- Associated Countries & Lineage
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
- Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
- Seerah
- Authenticated Scholarly Sources
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24 · Al-Isti'ab
Similar & Related Islamic Names
- عَالِيَة
Aaliya
Exalted, High rank, Sublime, Heavenly - عَالِيَة
Aaliyah
Exalted, High Rank, Sublime, Noble - آمِنَة
Aaminah
Peaceful, Secure, Mother of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ - عَارِفَة
Aarefa
Learned, Wise, Devout woman of divine gnosis
What is the meaning of the Islamic name Ruqayya (رُقَيَّة)?
The Islamic name Ruqayya (رُقَيَّة) means "Gentle, Rising, Exalted, Superior". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim girl.
What is the Islamic significance of the name Ruqayya?
The blessed name of Sayyidatina Ruqayyah (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا), noble daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ married to Hazrat Uthman Ghani (רَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ).