Rokeya Girl

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

Pronunciationroh-KAY-ah / roʊˈkeɪ.ə

Arabic; Bengali

Meaning

Arabic: 'to rise'; Bengali: 'a name of a famous Bengali feminist'

Historical & Cultural Background

Rokeya is a name of Arabic origin, often associated with the meaning 'to rise'. In Bengali culture, it is linked to Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, a prominent feminist writer and social reformer in the early 20th century. Her contributions to women's rights and education in Bengal have made the name significant in South Asian history. The name is celebrated in various literary and cultural contexts.

Similar Names

RokiaRokhayaRokita

Variants

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Famous people named Rokeya

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Fictional characters named Rokeya

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Sibling Suggestions

RaniaSakinaAminaZainabFatimaLaylaSamira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Rokeya was first seen in the United States in 1980. Rokeya has ranked as high as #1113 nationally, which occurred in 1981, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Rokeya has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Rokeya

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19805
19816