Prophetic
Ruqayyah
ru-KAI-yah
Pronunciation: ru-KAI-yah
رُقَيَّة
Female
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Gentle, delicate, a rising moon
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
8
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Ruqayyah.
Ruqayyah is a Arabic name commonly explained as Gentle, delicate, a rising moon. It is often grouped with Prophetic names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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