Girl name
Rüya name meaning
“a dream in sleep; a cherished vision”
Rüya means a dream experienced during sleep or a cherished vision. The name comes from Arabic ruʾyā and is used for girls in Türkiye. It brings together the images of nighttime dreaming and an imagined future, giving the name a clear literary association.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Rüya mean?
A dream in sleep; a cherished vision
In Turkish: uykuda görülen düş; güzel hayal
Rüya links the images of sleep with an imagined or longed-for experience. Turkish also uses 'like a dream' to describe exceptional beauty. The Arabic word occurs in the Quran, including the dream narratives associated with Joseph, while its figurative Turkish uses extend beyond that religious context.
How popular is Rüya?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 46provinces
Where is Rüya in the top 30?
46 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Rüya popular?
Rüya offers a poetic, hopeful association through its meaning, “dream, beautiful vision.” Its short, two-syllable form and gentle transitions give it a flowing pronunciation.
Origin of the name Rüya
The name comes from Arabic ruʾyā, 'dream, vision'. The word derives from the Arabic root associated with seeing.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Rüya in the Quran? | As a word · الرؤيا · 17:60The Arabic word behind Rüya appears in the Quran as a word describing a dream or vision. |
| Starts with | R |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Rüya
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Rüya Tuba
Meaning of each name
- Rüya: a dream in sleep; a cherished vision
- Tuba: blessedness, happiness; tree of paradise
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Sultan Rüya
Meaning of each name
- Sultan: sovereign; holder of ruling authority
- Rüya: a dream in sleep; a cherished vision
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Rüya Esmanur
Meaning of each name
- Rüya: a dream in sleep; a cherished vision
- Esmanur: a combination of Esma and light
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Ümmügülsüm Rüya
Meaning of each name
- Ümmügülsüm: mother of Kulthum; a traditional Arabic teknonym
- Rüya: a dream in sleep; a cherished vision
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Rüya Halime
Meaning of each name
- Rüya: a dream in sleep; a cherished vision
- Halime: gentle, patient, forbearing
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İclal Rüya
Meaning of each name
- İclal: honouring; reverence and respectful reception
- Rüya: a dream in sleep; a cherished vision
How to pronounce Rüya
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾyja/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رؤیا |
| Arabic | رؤيا |
Is Rüya a girl’s name?
Yes, Rüya is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Rüya appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rüya
Names with related meanings
- Büşra♀Glad tidings
- Özlem♀Longing for reunion
- Dilek♀A wish
- Hülya♀Pleasant reverie
- Ülkü♀An ideal
- Hayal♀A mental image
- Arzu♀Wish, desire, longing
- Kardelen♀Snowdrop, an early flower emerging through snow
- Filiz♀A fresh young shoot or sprout
- Emel♀Hope, a desired goal
- Deva♀Remedy, healing treatment
- Mizgin♀Glad tidings
Famous people named Rüya
- Rüya Aydın
- Rüya Çolak
- Rüya Duran
- Rüya Karagülle
- Rüya Kaya
- Rüya Mutluay
- Rüya Özelsancak
- Rüya Özer
- Rüya Üster
FAQ about the name Rüya
What is the meaning of Rüya?
Rüya means “a dream in sleep; a cherished vision”. The name comes from Arabic ruʾyā, 'dream, vision'. The word derives from the Arabic root associated with seeing.
Is Rüya a girl’s name?
Yes, Rüya is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Rüya in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic word behind Rüya appears in the Quran as a word describing a dream or vision. (e.g.: 17:60)
What is the origin of the name Rüya?
Rüya is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rüya have?
Rüya has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Rüya?
Rüya appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Rüya?
Some ideas: Rüya Tuba; Sultan Rüya; Rüya Esmanur.
Famous people named Rüya?
Notable people named Rüya include Rüya Aydın, Rüya Çolak, Rüya Duran.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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