Girl · Arabic

Ruqayyah

رقية

One who ascends, or a spiritual incantation. Name of Ruqayyah, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and wife of Caliph Uthman.

⭐ Sahaba

Ruqayyah is a name with proud Arabic roots and the meaning One who ascends, or a spiritual incantation. Name of Ruqayyah, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and wife of Caliph Uthman. Beloved among families looking for a name that sings as much as it speaks.

What sets Ruqayyah apart is that it is carried by a noble companion of the Prophet ﷺ, giving the name a quiet spiritual weight Muslims have honored for centuries. Combined with the meaning of One who ascends, or a spiritual incantation. Name of Ruqayyah, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and wife of Caliph Uthman, it offers both religious dignity and a beautiful linguistic resonance.

Ruqayyah remains a favorite for families seeking Arabic-rooted names — at home in family gatherings and birthday celebrations alike. A name that grows with the child and suits every stage of life.

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Identity at a glance

Gender

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Girl

🌍 Origin

Arabic

🔤 Starts with

ر

📏 letter

4

🏷️ Categories

Female Companions Classic Names

☪️ Islamic provenance

⭐ A name of the noble companions

💡 Did you know?

Surprising facts

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Ruqayyah is among the names of the Prophet's noble companions.

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Ruqayyah has 4 letters — a balanced length that keeps it easy to pronounce and write.

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The name Ruqayyah traces its origin to Arabic culture.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so choose good names" (Abu Dawud).

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ruqayyah mean?

One who ascends, or a spiritual incantation. Name of Ruqayyah, daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and wife of Caliph Uthman.

What is the origin of the name Ruqayyah?

The name Ruqayyah has Arabic origin.

Is Ruqayyah a boy or girl name?

Ruqayyah is traditionally a Girl name.

🌟 Famous people named

Notable namesakes

رقية بنت محمد (601 – 624)

ابنة النبي محمد · شبه الجزيرة العربية

هي ابنة النبي محمد ﷺ وزوجة الخليفة عثمان بن عفان.

رقية بنت الحسين (676 – 680)

شخصية تاريخية · شبه الجزيرة العربية

تُعرف في التراث الإسلامي بكونها ابنة الإمام الحسين بن علي التي توفيت في دمشق بعد واقعة كربلاء.

رقية السادات (1956)

ابنة رئيس جمهورية · مصر

هي الابنة الكبرى للرئيس المصري الراحل أنور السادات وتنشط في العمل العام والاجتماعي.

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