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GirlArabic

Rashidah

ra-SHEE-duh

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

343

Peak Year

#29 in 1977

First Recorded

1972

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'righteous', 'rightly guided', or 'wise'. It is often associated with good judgment and integrity.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rashidah Jones

    American actress known for her roles in television and film.

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

WiseHonestKindPrincipled

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