Names Rokhaya

Rokhaya

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Western African
Meaning
Broadly translated as "she who makes peace"; more specifically, "the one that Allah has favored"
Pronunciation
RAW-KEH-YA(French)
ro-kye-ya (in English); ro-khay-ya (closer to the Wolof pronunciation)
Popularity
The popularity of Rokhaya varies depending on the country and region in which it is used. In Senegal, for example, it is among the top 10 most popular baby names for girls.

cartoon of the name Rokhaya
Cartoon of Rokhaya

Rokhaya Name meanings & History

West African (specifically Wolof language). Broadly translated as "she who makes peace"; more specifically, "the one that Allah has favored". Form of Ruqayyah used in parts of western Africa (particularly Senegal). Rokhaya is primarily used in West Africa but has gained popularity worldwide, particularly among African immigrant populations.

Zodiac Sign of Rokhaya: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rokhaya:

R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized

K: Kind,Karma,Karate,Kundalini

H: Haggle,Hobnobbing,Hope,Hyper,Heart's Desire

A: Aggressive,Angry,Argumentative,Assertive,Action,Ambitious

Y: Youth-giving,Yen/money,Yin/Yang

Rokhaya is:

  • a Strange name
  • a Wholesome name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

There are several notable individuals with the name Rokhaya, including Rokhaya Diallo, a Senegalese-born French journalist and activist, and Rokhaya Niang, a Senegalese professional basketball player.