Indian name meaning
Ruqaiya
♀ GirlRu·qai·ya · 3 syllables
Gentle; the Prophet’s daughter
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Ruqayya
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Grounded, disciplined and dependable — turns steady effort into solid results.
The letters of Ruqaiya add up to 13, which reduces to 4.
About the name Ruqaiya
Ruqaiya is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Gentle; the Prophet’s daughter.”
In the Chaldean numerology system widely used in India, the name Ruqaiya has the name number 4, “The Builder.” It is also spelled Ruqayya.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ruqaiya mean?
Ruqaiya means “Gentle; the Prophet’s daughter.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Ruqaiya a boy or a girl name?
Ruqaiya is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Ruqaiya?
Ruqaiya is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
What is the numerology number of the name Ruqaiya?
In the Chaldean system, Ruqaiya has the name number 4, “The Builder.”
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