Name meaning
Roya
A scene seen in a dream, a vision; a word appearing in the story of Yusuf in the Quran.
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Name meaning and origin
Roya comes from the Arabic word rö'ya, whose root is connected to the verb rə'a (to see), and literally means a scene or vision seen in a dream. The word appears in exactly this form in Surah Yusuf, in the verse concerning the dream that the Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him) told his father (Yusuf, 12:5), and is later attributed to the vision shown to our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in Surah Al-Isra (Al-Isra, 17:60).
In Azerbaijani, the forms Roya and Ruya of the word are used in parallel; Roya is considered to match the classical Azerbaijani pronunciation, while Ruya is the same word in a Turkish-influenced variant with a rounded vowel. The name has been among the beloved girl names in Azerbaijan for many years, and the famous singer Roya Ayhan has contributed to its popularity.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 4
- Appears in the Quran
- Yes
- Variants
- Roya
- Pronunciation
- rœ.ˈjɑ
Notable people with this name
Roya Ayxan
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Roya?
Roya means a scene seen in a dream, a vision; it comes from the Arabic word rö'ya.Is the name Roya mentioned in the Quran?
Yes, the word rulya appears in verse 5 of Surah Yusuf in connection with the dream of the Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him).Is Roya a boy or a girl name?
Roya is a girl name.