رشيدة

Rasheedat

girlYoruba form of Arabic Rashīda

Rasheedat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rightly guided, wise”.

MeaningRightly guided, wise
GenderGirl
OriginYoruba form of Arabic Rashīda
Arabic spellingرشيدة
Pronunciationrah-SHEE-daht
Arabic rootر ش د (r-sh-d) — right guidance, maturity
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Rasheedat

Rasheedat is the Yoruba form of Rashīda, 'rightly guided' or 'mature in judgement', with the feminine -at ending. It is the counterpart of the boys' name Rasheed (Rashīd), from a root that covers guidance and sound sense. It is a well-established name among Yoruba Muslims.

Is Rasheedat a Muslim name?

Yes. Rasheedat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Rashīda, meaning rightly guided.

Where is the name Rasheedat used?

Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rasheedat mean?

Rasheedat means 'Rightly guided, wise'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Rashīda.

Is Rasheedat a Muslim name?

Yes. Rasheedat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Rashīda, meaning rightly guided.

How do you write Rasheedat in Arabic?

Rasheedat is written رشيدة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Rasheedat?

Rasheedat is pronounced rah-SHEE-daht.

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