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Rawdah

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Pronounced RAW-dah /ˈrɔː.dΙ™/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Rawdah, 'garden; green meadow.' The name ar-Rawdah also marks the revered space in the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, held in deep respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A verdant Arabic name: Rawdah means 'garden; meadow' (said 'RAW-dah'). Lush and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Rawdah, 'garden; green meadow.' The name ar-Rawdah also marks the revered space in the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, held in deep respect.
U.S. rank (2023)#17061 β†— Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 22

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202020182023

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

Rawdah means 'garden; meadow' in Arabic, an image of green abundance. It carries a sacred resonance in Islam - rare in the U.S. and lush at heart (said 'RAW-dah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, verdant, and serene.

Did you know? Rawdah is Arabic for 'garden; green meadow' - the word ar-Rawdah also names the revered space in the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, held in deep respect (said 'RAW-dah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Rawdah β€” Arabic 'garden; meadow'; ar-Rawdah in the Prophet's Mosque

Variations

RawdaRaudaRoudha

Nicknames

RawaDada

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rawdah mean?

Rawdah is Arabic for 'garden; green meadow.' Ar-Rawdah also names the revered space in the Prophet's Mosque in Medina.

How do you pronounce Rawdah?

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

Is Rawdah a boy or girl name?

Rawdah is a girl's name.

How popular is Rawdah?

Rawdah is a rare name in the U.S.

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