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Rashida

Rashida is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “rightly guided, wise, discerning.” Rashida is the feminine form of Rashid, meaning rightly guided or wise.

how do you pronounce Rashida?

rah-SHEE-dah

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what does Rashida mean?

The name Rashida means “rightly guided, wise, discerning.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.

Rashida is the feminine form of Rashid, meaning rightly guided or wise. 'Ar-Rashid' is one of the 99 names of Allah, meaning The Guide to the Right Path. The name carries profound spiritual weight, aspiring toward wisdom, moral clarity, and the ability to discern truth from falsehood.

who are famous people named Rashida?

  • Rashida Jones (American actress and filmmaker)
  • Rashida Tlaib (U.S. Congresswoman)

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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial

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