Rawdah
Rawdah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Garden, green meadow”.
| Meaning | Garden, green 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 Rawdah
Rawdah (Rawḍa) is a garden or a green meadow with water. The Prophet ﷺ described the area between his house and his pulpit in Madinah as 'a garden (rawḍa) from the gardens of Paradise', and that space in the Prophet's Mosque is still called al-Rawḍa. The name is popular in the Gulf, Sudan and among Somali families.
Is Rawdah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rawdah is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning garden, associated with al-Rawdah in the Prophet's Mosque.
Is Rawdah in the Quran?
It appears in 'they will be in a garden (rawḍa), delighted' (Quran 30:15).
Where is the name Rawdah used?
Used in the Gulf, Sudan, Egypt and Somalia.
Gifts with the name Rawdah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rawdah mean?
Rawdah means 'Garden, green meadow'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rawdah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rawdah is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning garden, associated with al-Rawdah in the Prophet's Mosque.
How do you write Rawdah in Arabic?
Rawdah is written روضة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rawdah?
Rawdah is pronounced RAW-dah.
Is Rawdah mentioned in the Quran?
It appears in 'they will be in a garden (rawḍa), delighted' (Quran 30:15).