Rawda
Rawda is a Muslim girl name meaning “Garden, meadow”.
| Meaning | Garden, meadow |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | روضة |
| Pronunciation | RAW-dah |
| Arabic root | ر و ض (r-w-ḍ) — garden, meadow |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rawda
Rawda is the simplest transliteration of Rawḍa, a garden or flowering meadow. The name recalls the Prophet's ﷺ words about the space beside his grave in Madinah being a garden from Paradise. It is used in Egypt, Sudan and Somalia (Rowda or Rawda), as well as across the Arab world.
Is Rawda a Muslim name?
Yes. Rawda is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning garden.
Is Rawda in the Quran?
Its source word appears in 'they will be in a garden (rawḍa), delighted' (Quran 30:15).
Where is the name Rawda used?
Used in Egypt, Sudan, Somalia and the wider Arab world.
Gifts with the name Rawda
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rawda mean?
Rawda means 'Garden, meadow'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rawda a Muslim name?
Yes. Rawda is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning garden.
How do you write Rawda in Arabic?
Rawda is written روضة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rawda?
Rawda is pronounced RAW-dah.
Is Rawda mentioned in the Quran?
Its source word appears in 'they will be in a garden (rawḍa), delighted' (Quran 30:15).