Ruqaya

Meaning of Ruqaya

Ruqaya brims with graceful energy. The name dances off the tongue like a playful maraca in a midnight fiesta. Rooted in classical Arabic, it means “ascension” or “gentle rise.” She sparkles like a sunrise spilling pink light over ancient minarets and was the cherished daughter of the Prophet Muhammad—a little jewel in history’s golden tales. Today, Ruqaya shines in nurseries from Miami to Madrid, popping up here and there with a cheerful beat. The sound is roo-KAY-uh, rolling out like a soft guitar strum under a starlit patio. Parents pick her for her rhythm, her promise of soaring dreams and bright corazón.

Pronunciation

Arabic

• Pronunced as roo-KAY-uh (/ruˈkaɪə/)

• Rukaiya
• Rukiya
• Rukaya
• Rukayat
• Ruqayyah