Rachida
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rachida
Rachida is derived from the Arabic root "r-sh-d," meaning "rightly guided" or "wise," and is the feminine form of the name Rashid.
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Etymology
Rachida is derived from the Arabic root "r-sh-d," meaning "rightly guided" or "wise," and is the feminine form of the name Rashid. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority communities, with particular prevalence in North Africa and the Middle East, and has historical significance in Islamic tradition as a virtue-based name.
Rachida currently ranks #1,363 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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