Roqaya

Roqaya Meaning & Origin

About Roqaya
The name "Roqaya" is of Arabic origin and is commonly given to girls. It is derived from the Arabic word "ruqyah," which means "spell" or "incantation." In Islamic tradition, Roqaya is the name of a young girl who was the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The name is often associated with healing and protection, as Roqaya was known for her ability to recite verses from the Quran to cure ailments and ward off evil spirits.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Roqaya are female.

Roqaya 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 OW0 K AY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/roqaya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roqaya in Braille

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

The name Roqaya in braille

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

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

The name Roqaya in sign language

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