Rosidah
Rosidah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Rightly guided woman”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Malay form of Arabic Rashida |
| Arabic spelling | راشدة |
| Pronunciation | roh-SEE-dah |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rosidah
Rosidah is the Malay and Indonesian form of Arabic Rāshida, 'rightly guided'. In Malay spelling the Arabic long 'ā' after 'r' often becomes 'o', and 'sh' is simplified to 's', giving Rosidah, also written Rasyidah. The masculine counterpart is Rashid, the root of the title al-Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidūn, the Rightly Guided Caliphs.
Is Rosidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rosidah is a Muslim name, the Malay form of Arabic Rashida meaning rightly guided.
Is Rosidah in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'So let them respond to Me and believe in Me, that they may be rightly guided' (Quran 2:186).
Where is the name Rosidah used?
Used in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei, often by older generations.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rosidah mean?
Rosidah means 'Rightly guided woman'. It comes from Malay form of Arabic Rashida.
Is Rosidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Rosidah is a Muslim name, the Malay form of Arabic Rashida meaning rightly guided.
How do you write Rosidah in Arabic?
Rosidah is written راشدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rosidah?
Rosidah is pronounced roh-SEE-dah.
Is Rosidah mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'So let them respond to Me and believe in Me, that they may be rightly guided' (Quran 2:186).