Rachida
Rachida is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, French spelling (Maghreb) origin, meaning “Rightly guided, sensible (feminine)”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, sensible (feminine) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, French spelling (Maghreb) |
| Written as | رشيدة |
| Pronunciation | rah-SHEE-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Europe |
Meaning and origin of Rachida
Rachida is the French-style Maghrebi spelling of Rashīda, the feminine of Rashīd. Its root, r-sh-d, carries the idea of right guidance, so the name describes a sensible woman of sound judgement. Across Algeria and Morocco it is one of the names people hear most often for women. A well-known bearer is the French politician Rachida Dati, whose parents came from Morocco and Algeria.
Is Rachida a Muslim name?
In North Africa, Rachida is the usual way to write Rashida, an Arabic name whose meaning of right guidance suits Muslim values.
How popular is Rachida?
It is common in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia and among their communities in Europe.
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Spellings and variants of Rachida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rachida mean?
Rachida means 'Rightly guided, sensible (feminine)'. It is of Arabic, French spelling (Maghreb) origin.
Is Rachida a Muslim name?
In North Africa, Rachida is the usual way to write Rashida, an Arabic name whose meaning of right guidance suits Muslim values.
How do you pronounce Rachida?
Rachida is pronounced rah-SHEE-dah.
Is Rachida a boy or girl name?
Rachida is usually a girl name.