Rauda
Rauda is a Muslim girl name meaning “Garden, green meadow”.
| Meaning | Garden, green meadow |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | روضة |
| Pronunciation | ROW-dah |
| Arabic root | ر و ض (r-w-ḍ) — garden, meadow |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rauda
Rauda is a transliteration of Rawḍa, an Arabic word for a garden or lush meadow. In Islamic usage it also evokes al-Rawḍa al-Sharīfa, the area in the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah between his ﷺ house and his pulpit, described in hadith as 'a garden from the gardens of Paradise'. The au spelling is found in East Africa and in German- and Malay-influenced transliteration.
Is Rauda a Muslim name?
Yes. Rauda (Rawda) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'garden', associated with the blessed Rawda in the Prophet's Mosque.
Is Rauda in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'they will be in a garden (rawḍa), delighted' (Quran 30:15).
Where is the name Rauda used?
Found in the Gulf, East Africa and Somalia, and among Swahili-speaking Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rauda mean?
Rauda means 'Garden, green meadow'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rauda a Muslim name?
Yes. Rauda (Rawda) is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'garden', associated with the blessed Rawda in the Prophet's Mosque.
How do you write Rauda in Arabic?
Rauda is written روضة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rauda?
Rauda is pronounced ROW-dah.
Is Rauda mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'they will be in a garden (rawḍa), delighted' (Quran 30:15).