Rashida
Rashida is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rightly guided, mature”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, mature |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | راشدة |
| Pronunciation | RAA-shi-dah |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rashida
Rashida is the feminine of Rashid, meaning a woman who follows the right path. It is used for both Rāshida and Rashīda. The name is popular in East Africa, South Asia and North Africa (Rachida), and among African Americans, for instance the US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib.
Is Rashida a Muslim name?
Yes. Rashida is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning rightly guided.
Is Rashida in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'those are the rightly guided (al-rāshidūn)' (Quran 49:7).
Where is the name Rashida used?
Used across Africa, South Asia and the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Rashida
- Rashida name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rashida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashida mean?
Rashida means 'Rightly guided, mature'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rashida a Muslim name?
Yes. Rashida is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning rightly guided.
How do you write Rashida in Arabic?
Rashida is written راشدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rashida?
Rashida is pronounced RAA-shi-dah.
Is Rashida mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'those are the rightly guided (al-rāshidūn)' (Quran 49:7).