رشا

Rasha

girlArabic

Rasha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Young gazelle, fawn”.

MeaningYoung gazelle, fawn
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingرشا
PronunciationRAH-shah
Arabic rootر ش أ (r-sh-ʾ) — young gazelle
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Rasha

Rasha comes from rashaʾ, a young gazelle that has begun to walk with its mother. In Arabic poetry the gazelle stands for grace and beautiful eyes, so the name praises elegance. It is a well-established girl's name in Egypt, Iraq and the Levant. In Russian, Rasha is unrelated.

Is Rasha a Muslim name?

Yes. Rasha is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning young gazelle.

Where is the name Rasha used?

Common in Egypt, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan.

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Spellings and variants of Rasha

Rashaa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rasha mean?

Rasha means 'Young gazelle, fawn'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Rasha a Muslim name?

Yes. Rasha is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning young gazelle.

How do you write Rasha in Arabic?

Rasha is written رشا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Rasha?

Rasha is pronounced RAH-shah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.