Rawdah
Rawdah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Garden, green meadow”.
| Meaning | Garden, green meadow |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | روضة |
| Pronunciation | RAW-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Sudan, Egypt, Somalia |
Meaning and origin of Rawdah
Rawdah, or Rawḍa, names a garden or a green, well-watered meadow, from the root r-w-ḍ. According to the Prophet ﷺ, the stretch of ground lying between his home and his pulpit in Madinah is one of the gardens of Paradise. That part of the Prophet's Mosque is still known as al-Rawḍa today. The name is popular in the Gulf, in Sudan and among Somali families.
Is Rawdah a Muslim name?
Rawdah is closely tied to al-Rawdah in the Prophet's Mosque. The word appears in 'they will be in a garden (rawḍa), delighted' (Quran 30:15).
How popular is Rawdah?
It is used in the Gulf, Sudan, Egypt and Somalia.
Gifts with the name Rawdah
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Spellings and variants of Rawdah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rawdah mean?
Rawdah means 'Garden, green meadow'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rawdah a Muslim name?
Rawdah is closely tied to al-Rawdah in the Prophet's Mosque. The word appears in 'they will be in a garden (rawḍa), delighted' (Quran 30:15).
How do you pronounce Rawdah?
Rawdah is pronounced RAW-dah.
Is Rawdah a boy or girl name?
Rawdah is usually a girl name.