Ruqaya

roo-KIE-yah

Arabic

"to rise, ascending"

Ruqaya Origin and Meaning

The name Ruqaya is a girl's name meaning "to rise, ascending".

A streamlined variation of the Arabic name Ruqayya, the name is associated with one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad, who went on to marry Uthman, the third leader, or caliph, of the Muslim community.

Meaning "to rise", Ruqaya is associated with strength and resilience and rising above the hardships life throws at you. It has a distinctive yet familiar sound that could travel well, however, currently it is most popular in Azerbaijan.