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Rashida

American  
[rah-shee-duh, rah-shi-dah] / rɑˈʃi də, ˈrɑ ʃɪˌdɑ /

noun

  1. a female given name: from a Swahili word meaning “righteous.”

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Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib furiously scribbled responses like “That’s a lie” and “No King” on a small whiteboard.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Rashida Jones has always been a vocal fan of Netflix’s dystopian anthology series “Black Mirror,” but she never expected it to secure her an Emmy nomination.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

Bennett said that other progressives, like Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich.,

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2025

“Heck of a job, Dearborn. Especially you, Rashida Tlaib,” posted a political columnist.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2025

Naima couldn’t bring herself to decorate the family’s hut even though Rashida pleaded with her to try.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins

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