Rashidat
/ rah-shee-dat /
- Gender
- Unisex
- Origin
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Guidance
Meaning & Etymology
Rightly guided
Rightly guided
Etymology
From the Arabic rashid (guided) + -at (feminine suffix).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Chadic > West Chadic
Cultural context
In Hausa culture, Islamic names are common and reflect the influence of Islam.
Symbolism
Represents the wish for divine guidance and righteousness.
Religious reference
Guided one