Rasheedah
Rasheedah Origin and Meaning
Rasheedah is a feminine name derived from the Arabic name Rashid (رشيد), meaning 'rightly guided,' 'having good judgment,' or 'following the right path.' The '-ah' ending creates the feminine form in Arabic naming tradition. The name entered wider usage in the United States primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, coinciding with a broader interest in names with Arabic and African origins. Rasheedah represents a feminine adaptation of the masculine Rasheed/Rashid, which has historical significance in Islamic culture, as Al-Rashid is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition. The name has several spelling variations including Rasheeda, Rashida, and Rashida. While never extremely common, Rasheedah has maintained consistent usage and represents a name with clear linguistic roots and meaning.