Rashida means “rightly guided”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
- Rashida is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Rashida mean?
Literal meaning
Rashida is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Kazakh and Tatar. It means “rightly guided”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Rashida in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Rashida mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Рашида and Rashida (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rightly guided” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Rashida mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Рәшидә and Rashida (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rightly guided” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Rashida mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Rashida (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “rightly guided” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Rashida come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Rashida?
Rashida is used as a given name in Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Rashida across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | РашидаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “rightly guided” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | РәшидәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “rightly guided” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | RashidaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “rightly guided” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Rashida
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rashida[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Рашида[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Рашида[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Rashida | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Рәшидә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Rashida | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Rashida | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Rashida
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Rashida rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZhannaGirl“God is gracious”same language (kazakh)
- JanbolatBoy“soul + steel”same language (kazakh)
- UlzhanGirl“son + soul”same language (kazakh)
- AppakBoy“snow-white”same language (kazakh)
- BulatBoy“steel”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- IsmagilBoy“God hears”same language (tatar)
- AsiyaGirl“one who heals and consoles”same language (kazakh, tatar)
- KumisbikeGirl“silver lady”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Rashida
What does the name Rashida mean?
Rashida means “rightly guided”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Rashida a girl's or a boy's name?
Rashida is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Rashida come from?
Rashida is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rashida?
Rashida is recorded for Kazakh, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Rashida spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Рашида (Cyrillic), Рәшидә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Rashida have?
Rashida has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Rashida recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Рашида recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Рашида (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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