📖 About Rokaya
Rokaya is an Arabic feminine name meaning 'ascent' or 'rising,' a variant of Ruqayyah. Most famously borne by Ruqayyah bint Muhammad, daughter of the Prophet, the name carries deep Islamic heritage and is widely used across North Africa, the Middle East, and Muslim diaspora communities worldwide.
📍 Details
- OriginArabic
- Gender♀ Female
- MeaningVariant of Ruqayyah. Ascent, rising
🔀 Variants & Related Names
⭐ Famous People
- Ruqayyah bint Muhammad — Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah, wife of Uthman ibn Affan. She emigrated twice for her faith and is revered in Islamic tradition.
- Rokaya Thiam — Senegalese model and actress known for her work in European fashion and film, one of the most internationally recognized bearers of the name.
- Ruqayya al-Shaab — Syrian writer and poet who used the name's classical spelling, known for works blending Sufi themes with modern Arabic verse.