Rashida
Rashida is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Rightly guided, mature”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, mature |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | راشدة |
| Pronunciation | RAA-shi-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | East Africa, Pakistan, North Africa, India |
Meaning and origin of Rashida
Rashida is the feminine of Rashid and describes a woman who follows the right path, from the root r-sh-d. It serves for both Rāshida and Rashīda, two closely related Arabic forms. Families in South Asia and East Africa favour it, and North Africans know it as Rachida. It is also used among African Americans, as with the US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.
Is Rashida a Muslim name?
Rashida means rightly guided. Its root appears in 'those are the rightly guided (al-rāshidūn)' (Quran 49:7).
How popular is Rashida?
It is used across Africa, South Asia and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Rashida
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Spellings and variants of Rashida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashida mean?
Rashida means 'Rightly guided, mature'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rashida a Muslim name?
Rashida means rightly guided. Its root appears in 'those are the rightly guided (al-rāshidūn)' (Quran 49:7).
How do you pronounce Rashida?
Rashida is pronounced RAA-shi-dah.
Is Rashida a boy or girl name?
Rashida is usually a girl name.