Rowda
Rowda is a Muslim girl name meaning “Garden, green meadow”.
| Meaning | Garden, green meadow |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali form of Arabic Rawda |
| 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 Rowda
Rowda is the usual Somali spelling of the Arabic name Rawḍa, meaning a garden or meadow. Somali orthography writes the Arabic diphthong 'aw' as 'ow', which is why the name looks different from Gulf spellings. The name recalls the Rawda in the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, which the Prophet ﷺ called a garden of Paradise.
Is Rowda a Muslim name?
Yes. Rowda is the Somali form of Rawda, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'garden'.
Is Rowda in the Quran?
The word rawḍa appears in the Quran: 'they will be in a garden, delighted' (Quran 30:15).
Where is the name Rowda used?
A very common girls' name among Somalis in the Horn of Africa and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rowda mean?
Rowda means 'Garden, green meadow'. It comes from Somali form of Arabic Rawda.
Is Rowda a Muslim name?
Yes. Rowda is the Somali form of Rawda, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'garden'.
How do you write Rowda in Arabic?
Rowda is written روضة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rowda?
Rowda is pronounced ROW-dah.
Is Rowda mentioned in the Quran?
The word rawḍa appears in the Quran: 'they will be in a garden, delighted' (Quran 30:15).