Rawda
Rawda is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Garden, flowering meadow”.
| Meaning | Garden, flowering meadow |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | روضة |
| Pronunciation | RAW-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Sudan, Somalia |
Meaning and origin of Rawda
Rawda is the simplest way of writing Rawḍa, a garden or meadow in bloom, from the root r-w-ḍ. The name calls to mind the Prophet's ﷺ words describing the space beside his resting place in Madinah as a garden from Paradise. Families in Somalia, Sudan and Egypt use it, sometimes spelling it Rowda, as do others throughout the Arab world.
Is Rawda a Muslim name?
Rawda means garden. Its source word appears in 'they will be in a garden (rawḍa), delighted' (Quran 30:15).
How popular is Rawda?
It is used in Egypt, Sudan, Somalia and the wider Arab world.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rawda mean?
Rawda means 'Garden, flowering meadow'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rawda a Muslim name?
Rawda means garden. Its source word appears in 'they will be in a garden (rawḍa), delighted' (Quran 30:15).
How do you pronounce Rawda?
Rawda is pronounced RAW-dah.
Is Rawda a boy or girl name?
Rawda is usually a girl name.