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Ruqqaiyah

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Meaning

Gentle, ascent

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Ruqqaiyah stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Gentle, ascent', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Ruqqaiyah, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Ruqqaiyah, a variant of Ruqayyah, is the name of Ruqayyah bint Muhammad, the Prophet ๏ทบ's daughter.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ุฑ-ู‚-ูŠ (r-q-y, 'to ascend, rise'). Ruqayyah bint Muhammad was one of the Prophet Muhammad's daughters, married to Uthman ibn Affan.

Islamic Significance

Forbearance is a divine attribute in the Quran, which closes the ruling on unintended oaths with the words: God is Forgiving and Forbearing (2:225).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.