Rashidah
Rashidah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rightly guided, wise, mature”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, wise, mature |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | راشدة |
| Pronunciation | RAH-shee-dah |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided, mature |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rashidah
Rashidah is the feminine of Rāshid, meaning someone who follows the right path and acts with sound judgement. The final -h reflects the Arabic tāʾ marbūṭa and is a spelling common in Malaysia, Singapore and among African-American Muslims. The same root gives the title al-Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidūn, the 'Rightly Guided Caliphs' who led the community after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Is Rashidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rashidah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'rightly guided', the feminine of Rashid.
Is Rashidah in the Quran?
The root r-sh-d appears in the Quran, as when Lot asks his people, 'Is there not among you a right-minded man?' (Quran 11:78).
Where is the name Rashidah used?
Used across the Muslim world; the Rashidah spelling is especially common in Southeast Asia and among English-speaking Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashidah mean?
Rashidah means 'Rightly guided, wise, mature'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rashidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rashidah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning 'rightly guided', the feminine of Rashid.
How do you write Rashidah in Arabic?
Rashidah is written راشدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rashidah?
Rashidah is pronounced RAH-shee-dah.
Is Rashidah mentioned in the Quran?
The root r-sh-d appears in the Quran, as when Lot asks his people, 'Is there not among you a right-minded man?' (Quran 11:78).