Ruqaiyah

Ruqaiyah Meaning & Origin

About Ruqaiyah
The name "Ruqaiyah" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used for girls. It is derived from the Arabic word "ruqyah," which means "spell" or "incantation." In Islamic tradition, Ruqaiyah was the name of one of the daughters of Prophet Muhammad. The name carries a sense of charm, enchantment, and protection, symbolizing the hope for divine blessings and safeguarding.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ruqaiyah are female.

Ruqaiyah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RK
🗽 NYSIIS
RAGA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW0 K EY1 W IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ruqaiyah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ruqaiyah in Braille

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

The name Ruqaiyah in braille

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

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

The name Ruqaiyah in sign language

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