Rasheeda
Rasheeda is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Wise, rightly guided”.
| Meaning | Wise, rightly guided |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رشيدة |
| Pronunciation | ra-SHEE-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Rasheeda
Rasheeda is the feminine of Rasheed, or Rashīd, and describes a sensible woman who follows the right path. Its root, r-sh-d, is about right guidance and mature judgement. The name is found throughout South Asia and Africa. Yoruba Muslims commonly add the feminine -at to make Rasheedat, while North Africans write it Rachida, so the same name looks quite different from one region to another.
Is Rasheeda a Muslim name?
Rasheeda means wise and rightly guided. Its root appears in 'Is there not among you a single right-minded man (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).
How popular is Rasheeda?
It is used in Nigeria, South Asia and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rasheeda mean?
Rasheeda means 'Wise, rightly guided'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rasheeda a Muslim name?
Rasheeda means wise and rightly guided. Its root appears in 'Is there not among you a single right-minded man (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).
How do you pronounce Rasheeda?
Rasheeda is pronounced ra-SHEE-dah.
Is Rasheeda a boy or girl name?
Rasheeda is usually a girl name.