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Name meaning

Ruhiyya

Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəli

Relating to the soul, a girl beautiful in spirit and spiritually rich.

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Name meaning and origin

Ruhiyya is a name of Arabic origin; it is formed by adding the relative suffix "-iyyə" to the word "ruh" (soul, breath, spirituality) and means "pertaining to the soul," "spiritually beautiful, spiritual." The same root is connected to the Arabic "ruh" and Hebrew "ruah."

In Azerbaijan Ruhiyya is chosen as a serious and delicate name that highlights spiritual quality. It is close to the family of names rooted in 'ruh' (spirit). This name does not appear directly as a personal name in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on giving it.

Name details

Gender
Girl's name
Origin
Ərəb mənşəli
Letter count
7
Appears in the Quran
No
Variants
Ruhiyə
Pronunciation
ru.hij.ˈjə

Frequently asked questions

The most asked questions about this name.

  • What is the meaning of the name Ruhiyya?

    Ruhiyya means 'of the soul, spiritually beautiful and moral.' It is of Arabic origin.
  • Is the name Ruhiyya mentioned in the Quran?

    No, the name Ruhiyya does not appear directly in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on it at all.
  • Is Ruhiyya a boy or a girl name?

    Ruhiyya is a girl name.