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Rushda

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Meaning

Knowledge

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic رشدة
Urdu رشدہ
Persian رشدا
Bengali রুশদা
Indonesian Rusyda
Pashto رشده

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Rushda stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Knowledge', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Rushda, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Rushda comes from the same Arabic root r-sh-d as Rashid, meaning "right guidance" or knowledge.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ر-ش-د (r-sh-d, 'to guide rightly'). Rushda means 'right guidance.'

Quranic Connection

From rushd ('right guidance'): 'There shall be no compulsion in religion; the right course has become distinct from the wrong' (2:256).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.