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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

Justice Democrats, the PAC that helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York, Rep. Rashida Tlaib of Michigan and other members of the “Squad,” has picked a new target.

From Salon • Sep. 5, 2025

"Mohamed is a good man. He's respectful and kind, he's like a brother to us," Rashida says.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2025

She succeeded Rashida Jones, who left the network last month.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2025

“Mother moves fast in her saree,” Rashida said.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins