Rasheeda
Rasheeda is a Muslim girl name meaning “Wise, rightly guided”.
| Meaning | Wise, rightly guided |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رشيدة |
| Pronunciation | ra-SHEE-dah |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rasheeda
Rasheeda is the feminine of Rasheed (Rashīd) and describes a woman who is rightly guided and sensible. It is used across Africa and South Asia; among Yoruba Muslims the form Rasheedat, with the -at feminine ending, is common, and in North Africa it is spelled Rachida.
Is Rasheeda a Muslim name?
Yes. Rasheeda is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning wise and rightly guided.
Is Rasheeda in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Is there not among you a single right-minded man (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).
Where is the name Rasheeda used?
Used in Nigeria, South Asia and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rasheeda mean?
Rasheeda means 'Wise, rightly guided'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rasheeda a Muslim name?
Yes. Rasheeda is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning wise and rightly guided.
How do you write Rasheeda in Arabic?
Rasheeda is written رشيدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rasheeda?
Rasheeda is pronounced ra-SHEE-dah.
Is Rasheeda mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Is there not among you a single right-minded man (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).