Ruqayyah Name Meaning
The name Ruqayyah comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ruqayyah below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ruqayyah Name Meaning
ArabicDerived either from Arabic رقى (ruqia) meaning "rise, ascent" or from رقية (ruqyah) meaning "spell, charm, incantation". This was the name of one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad. She became a wife of...
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