Ruqayya
“Ascent, rising”Muslim girl name · Arabic origin
MeaningAscent, rising
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
First letterR
What does Ruqayya mean?
Ruqayya is a beautiful Muslim girl name of Arabic origin. It means “Ascent, rising”. Daughter of the Prophet ﷺ.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.