Ruqayyah
pronounced /Ru-qa-yya-h/
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 Uthman, the third caliph of the Muslims.
About the name
Ruqayyah is a traditional Arabic girl name meaning '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 Uthman, the third caliph of the Muslims'.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruqayyah
- What is the meaning of the name Ruqayyah?
- Ruqayyah means "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 Uthman, the third caliph of the Muslims.". It is a traditional girl name of Arabic origin.
- What is the Rashi (zodiac sign) for Ruqayyah?
- The Rashi (zodiac sign) for Ruqayyah is Tula.
- What is the Nakshatra and Pada for Ruqayyah?
- The Nakshatra for Ruqayyah is Swati.
- How is Ruqayyah written in Hindi and Gujarati scripts?
- हिन्दी (Devanagari): रुqय्यह · ગુજરાતી (Gujarati): રુqય્યહ
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