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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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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

Back to Nagrig and we meet Rashida, a 70-year-old who sells vegetables from a small stall.

From BBC • 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

Rashida headed for the small patch of flowers behind the hut.

From "Rickshaw Girl" by Mitali Perkins

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