رويدة

Ruwaida

girlArabic

Ruwaida is a Muslim girl name meaning “Gentle, soft-paced”.

MeaningGentle, soft-paced
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingرويدة
Pronunciationroo-WAY-dah
Arabic rootر و د (r-w-d) — gentleness, to go gently
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ruwaida

Ruwaida (Ruwayda) comes from ruwayd, 'gently, slowly', a diminutive form used in classical Arabic for calm, unhurried movement. The name therefore suggests a gentle, graceful woman. It is used in Saudi Arabia, the Levant and Egypt, and is sometimes spelled Rowaida.

Is Ruwaida a Muslim name?

Yes. Ruwaida is an Arabic name used by Muslim families. It means 'gentle'.

Where is the name Ruwaida used?

Found in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Palestine and Egypt.

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Spellings and variants of Ruwaida

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ruwaida mean?

Ruwaida means 'Gentle, soft-paced'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Ruwaida a Muslim name?

Yes. Ruwaida is an Arabic name used by Muslim families. It means 'gentle'.

How do you write Ruwaida in Arabic?

Ruwaida is written رويدة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ruwaida?

Ruwaida is pronounced roo-WAY-dah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.