Rasheedah
Rasheedah 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 Rasheedah
Rasheedah is a spelling of Rashīda that shows the Arabic feminine ending with a final -h. It means a woman of good sense who follows the right path. The spelling is especially common among African American Muslim families and in Britain.
Is Rasheedah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rasheedah is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Rasheeda.
Is Rasheedah 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 Rasheedah used?
Used mainly in the United States and Britain.
Gifts with the name Rasheedah
- Rasheedah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Rasheedah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rasheedah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rasheedah mean?
Rasheedah means 'Wise, rightly guided'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rasheedah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rasheedah is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Rasheeda.
How do you write Rasheedah in Arabic?
Rasheedah is written رشيدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rasheedah?
Rasheedah is pronounced ra-SHEE-dah.
Is Rasheedah mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Is there not among you a single right-minded man (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).