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رُقَيَّة

Ruqayyah

Muslim girl Name Origin: Arabic

Meaning: "Gentle, Rising, Ascent"

Historical Context in Islam

Ruqayyah was one of the daughters of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Khadija. She was married to the third Caliph, Uthman, and was part of the arduous first migration to Abyssinia.

Character Traits

Embodies a delicate but incredibly resilient nature, surviving persecution and maintaining gentleness.

Related Names

KhadijaUmm Kulthum