Ruqiya
In Arabic: رُكِيَّة
A used name for ruqyah—healing by the Qur’an and prescribed remembrances with Allah’s permission.
اسمٌ يُستعمل في معنى الرقية الشرعية، وهو العلاج بالقرآن والأذكار بإذن الله تعالى.
- Girl name
- Islamic tradition
- Faith
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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رُكِيَّة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm رُكِيَّة.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Ruqiya mean?
- A used name for ruqyah—healing by the Qur’an and prescribed remembrances with Allah’s permission.
- Is Ruqiya a boy or a girl name?
- Ruqiya is a girl name.
- How is Ruqiya written in English?
- Ruqiya in Arabic: رُكِيَّة.
- Does Ruqiya fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.