Rashidat
Rashidat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rightly guided, wise”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, wise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Arabic spelling | راشدة |
| Pronunciation | rah-shee-DAHT |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — right guidance, maturity |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rashidat
Rashidat is the Yoruba form of the Arabic Rāshida (راشدة), the feminine of Rāshid. The root r-sh-d means being on the right path, choosing well and showing mature, sound judgement. So the name is rendered as 'rightly guided', 'wise' or 'mature in judgement'; all three describe a person who knows the right way and keeps to it. In Islamic history the root is familiar from al-Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidūn, 'the rightly guided caliphs'.
In south-western Nigeria many Arabic feminine names end in '-at' when spoken, because the Arabic feminine ending is pronounced with a full 't' sound. That habit turns Rāshida into Rashidat, in the same way that Fāṭima becomes Fatimat and Laṭīfa becomes Lateefat. Rashidat is widely used among Yoruba Muslims, where it is often given at the naming ceremony along with Yoruba names. Families who prefer a form closer to Arabic use Rashida, Rasheeda or Rashidah, which are common across the wider Muslim world. Pronunciation is rah-shee-DAHT, with the stress at the end.
Is Rashidat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rashidat is a Muslim name. It is the Yoruba spelling of the Arabic Rashida, meaning 'rightly guided', and is used by Muslim families in Nigeria.
Is Rashidat in the Quran?
The root r-sh-d appears in the Quran, for example in 'the right way has become clear from the wrong' (Quran 2:256).
Where is the name Rashidat used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashidat mean?
Rashidat means 'Rightly guided, wise'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.
Is Rashidat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rashidat is a Muslim name. It is the Yoruba spelling of the Arabic Rashida, meaning 'rightly guided', and is used by Muslim families in Nigeria.
How do you write Rashidat in Arabic?
Rashidat is written راشدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rashidat?
Rashidat is pronounced rah-shee-DAHT.
Is Rashidat mentioned in the Quran?
The root r-sh-d appears in the Quran, for example in 'the right way has become clear from the wrong' (Quran 2:256).
What is the male version of Rashidat?
The masculine form is Rashid, often spelled Rasheed in Nigeria.
What is the meaning of Rashidat in Islam?
It means 'rightly guided' or 'wise', from the Arabic root r-sh-d, which the Quran uses for right guidance.