Rahshida
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rahshida
Rahshida is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "rashida," meaning "rightly guided" or "one who follows the right path," related to the Arabic word "rashad" (guidance).
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Etymology
Rahshida is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "rashida," meaning "rightly guided" or "one who follows the right path," related to the Arabic word "rashad" (guidance). The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic contexts, with historical usage across Arab, Persian, and other Muslim communities.
Rahshida currently ranks #10,796 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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