Rasheedah
rah-SHEE-dah
Rasheedah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “Derived from the Arabic masculine name Rashid, meaning 'rightly guided', 'wise', or 'mature'. Rasheedah is its feminine form.”, and peaked in popularity in 1978.
What Rasheedah Means
“Derived from the Arabic masculine name Rashid, meaning 'rightly guided', 'wise', or 'mature'. Rasheedah is its feminine form.”
The Story of Rasheedah
Carrying the ancient wisdom of right guidance and mature understanding, this resonant Arabic name feels like a wise whisper, now waiting to be heard by your child.
Rasheedah is the feminine form of the Arabic masculine name Rashid, meaning 'rightly guided,' 'wise,' or 'mature.' This name, rooted in profound spiritual and intellectual qualities, first appeared in records in the mid-20th century and reached its peak popularity in the late 1970s, embodying deep inner knowledge.
To call 'Rasheedah' is to invoke a sense of calm wisdom and grounded presence. This name is for a child you already perceive as possessing a deep understanding and a steady heart, someone who will navigate life with thoughtful intention. You can feel the quiet power of its meaning as you write it, a blessing of guidance and maturity.
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Personality Traits
Peak Year
#112 in 1978
Total Births
930
First Recorded
1968
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