رَشَا
Rasha: meaning of the name
Girl Arabic origin Rashā
“The fawn”, a young gazelle beginning to walk
Meaning of the name Rasha
Rasha (or rashaʾ) means, according to lexicographers, the young of the gazelle when it begins to walk and follow its mother. Arab poets compared a graceful girl to the rashaʾ for her lively movements and beautiful eyes. The name is common in Egypt, the Levant and Iraq. It does not occur in the Quran.
- In Arabic
- رَشَا رشا
- Transliteration
- Rashā
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
Is Rasha in the Quran?
No: the name Rasha does not appear in the Quran. A name can be beautiful and permissible without coming from the Quran.
Is this name permissible?
No text or scholarly opinion concerns the name Rasha in particular: the general rules of Islam apply.
Read the rules for choosing a name
This page is an aid to reflection, not a fatwa. For a personal case, ask a person of knowledge.
Writing Rasha in each language
- French
- Racha, Rasha, Rachaa
- English
- Rasha, Rachaa
- Spanish
- Rasha
- Turkish
- Reşa
- Arabic
- رَشَا