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Ruqayya

Meaning in Urdu
بلندی
Ascent, rise (the Prophet ﷺ’s daughter)
رقیہ Ruqayya
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Gender
Girl
Origin
Arabic
Abjad
315
Lucky number
9
Name details
NameRuqayya
In Urdu (اردو)رقیہ
Roman / pronunciationRuqayya
Meaning (English)Ascent, rise (the Prophet ﷺ’s daughter)
Meaning (Urdu)بلندی
OriginArabic
GenderGirl
Abjad · lucky number315 · 9

What does Ruqayya mean?

Ruqayya (رقیہ) is a arabic girl name meaning “Ascent, rise (the Prophet ﷺ’s daughter)” — in Urdu, بلندی. Pronounced Ruqayya, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.

Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world. Ruqayya also belongs to our collections of Names of the Sahaba.

Ruqayya in Islamic tradition

Ruqayya is cherished as a name borne by the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ (Sahaba), which adds a layer of honour and blessing for many Muslim families. Naming a child after a Companion is a long-standing way of expressing love for the early figures of Islam and hoping their good qualities inspire the child.

Numerology & lucky number

In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of رقیہ add up to 315, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 9. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.

315
Abjad value of Ruqayya: 315 · lucky number 9
The letters of رقیہ add up to 315 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
Collections featuring Ruqayya
Names of the Sahaba
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FAQs

What is the meaning of the name Ruqayya?

Ruqayya means "Ascent, rise (the Prophet ﷺ’s daughter)" — in Urdu, بلندی. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Girl.

Is Ruqayya a boy or a girl name?

Ruqayya is a Girl name.

How do you write Ruqayya in Urdu?

Ruqayya is written as رقیہ in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Ruqayya).

What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Ruqayya?

In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Ruqayya (رقیہ) add up to 315. This is shared for cultural interest only.

Is Ruqayya a good Islamic name?

Ruqayya is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "Ascent, rise (the Prophet ﷺ’s daughter)", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Girl. It is also honoured as a name of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.

What is the lucky number of Ruqayya?

Reducing the Abjad value of Ruqayya (315) to a single digit gives 9. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.

What names are similar to Ruqayya?

Names often chosen alongside Ruqayya include Zainab, Asma.

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