Rosidah
Rosidah is a Muslim girl name of Malay form of Arabic Rashida origin, meaning “Rightly guided woman”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Malay form of Arabic Rashida |
| Written as | راشدة |
| Pronunciation | roh-SEE-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei |
Meaning and origin of Rosidah
Rosidah is the form that Malay and Indonesian speakers give to the Arabic name Rashida, meaning a woman who is rightly guided. In Malay spelling, the long Arabic 'a' after 'r' often turns into 'o', and the 'sh' sound is written as a plain 's', which explains the shape Rosidah, also written Rasyidah. Its root is about following the right path. The male form is Rashid, the same root behind the title of the Rightly Guided Caliphs.
Is Rosidah a Muslim name?
Malay Muslims know Rosidah as their version of Rashida, and its root appears in the Quran: 'So let them respond to Me and believe in Me, that they may be rightly guided' (Quran 2:186).
How popular is Rosidah?
It is used in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, more often among older generations.
Gifts with the name Rosidah
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Spellings and variants of Rosidah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosidah mean?
Rosidah means 'Rightly guided woman'. It is of Malay form of Arabic Rashida origin.
Is Rosidah a Muslim name?
Malay Muslims know Rosidah as their version of Rashida, and its root appears in the Quran: 'So let them respond to Me and believe in Me, that they may be rightly guided' (Quran 2:186).
How do you pronounce Rosidah?
Rosidah is pronounced roh-SEE-dah.
Is Rosidah a boy or girl name?
Rosidah is usually a girl name.