Raqiya

Raqiya Meaning & Origin

About Raqiya
The name "Raqiya" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is primarily derived from the Arabic word "raqa" which means "to be spacious" or "to be vast." As a name, Raqiya can be interpreted as "expansive" or "wide." It is often associated with the concept of the sky or heavens, symbolizing vastness and openness. Raqiya can also be seen as a representation of strength, freedom, and limitless possibilities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Raqiya are female.

Raqiya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RK
🗽 NYSIIS
RAGA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 K IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/raqiya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raqiya in Braille

Here's how to represent Raqiya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Raqiya in braille

How to Spell the Name Raqiya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Raqiya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Raqiya in sign language

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