Rawda

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Pronounced RAW-dah /ˈrɔː.dɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic rawda, 'garden; green meadow.' Ar-Rawdah is the revered garden area in the Prophet's Mosque in Medina — a name of gentle, verdant beauty, which we note respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A verdant Arabic name: Rawda means 'garden; meadow' (said 'RAW-dah'). Gentle and green.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic rawda, 'garden; green meadow.' Ar-Rawdah is the revered garden area in the Prophet's Mosque in Medina — a name of gentle, verdant beauty, which we note respectfully.

U.S. rank (2020)#14734 ↗ Rising

2020 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rawda comes from the Arabic for 'garden; meadow,' a soft nature name tied to the revered ar-Rawdah in Medina, which we note respectfully. It reads green and gentle — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAW-dah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, verdant, and gentle.

Did you know? Rawda is Arabic for 'garden; green meadow' — ar-Rawdah names the revered garden in the Prophet's Mosque in Medina — a gentle, verdant name, which we note respectfully (said 'RAW-dah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Rawda — Arabic 'garden; meadow'; ar-Rawdah in Medina

Variations

RawdahRowdaRauda

Nicknames

RawaDada

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rawda mean?

Rawda is Arabic for 'garden; green meadow'; ar-Rawdah names the revered garden in the Prophet's Mosque, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Rawda?

It's said RAW-dah /ˈrɔː.dɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rawda a boy or girl name?

Rawda is a girl's name.

How popular is Rawda?

Rawda is an extremely rare name in the U.S.