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Rasha: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“young gazelle”

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رشا

رَشَأ

Rasha (رشا, Arabic رَشَأ) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “young gazelle”. It comes from the Arabic root ر ش ء. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ر ش ء.

Rasha at a glance

Meaning: young gazelle
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: ra-shaa
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: R · ر

Meaning of Rasha

In English: young gazelle
اردو میں معنی: ہرن کا بچہ

Origin and history of Rasha

Lane gives rashaʾ as a young gazelle that has begun to walk with its mother.

Rootر ش ء

How to say and write Rasha

Say it: ra-shaa2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Rasha
Urdu: رشا
Original script: رَشَأ
Other spellings: Rashaa · Racha
Themes: Nature Beauty

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Questions about the name Rasha

What does the name Rasha mean?

Rasha means “young gazelle”. In Urdu: ہرن کا بچہ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Rasha a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Rasha is a girl’s name.

Is Rasha a Muslim name?

Yes. Rasha is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives rashaʾ as a young gazelle that has begun to walk with its mother.

How do you pronounce Rasha?

Say it “ra-shaa”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Rasha in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Rasha is written رشا. In its original script: رَشَأ.

What are other spellings of Rasha?

Rasha is also spelled Rashaa, Racha.

Is the meaning of Rasha verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.