Rida — رِدَاء

Meaning of Rida

Rida is written رِدَاء in Arabic script and is given to a girl. Its core meaning is "Cloak, garment of righteousness", a quality Muslim parents have chosen to bless their daughter with for generations.

Names in Islam are considered an amanah — a trust the parent gives the child for life. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that on the Day of Judgement people will be called by their names and their fathers' names, which is why a Muslim name should carry a good, dignified meaning such as the one behind Rida.

Rida meaning in Urdu, Pashto, Farsi and other languages

Because Muslim families live across the Arab world, South Asia, Central Asia, Turkey and Southeast Asia, the name Rida is written and understood slightly differently in each language. Here is the meaning of Rida translated into every major Muslim language.

Is Rida a good Islamic name?

Yes. Rida carries the positive meaning "Cloak, garment of righteousness", contains nothing that contradicts Islamic belief, and does not claim an attribute reserved for Allah alone. Scholars advise avoiding names with arrogant, hopeless or shirk-related meanings — Rida falls into none of those categories.

It is customary to name a child on the seventh day after birth, together with the aqiqah, though naming earlier or later is permitted. Many parents pair Rida with a second name to form a full Islamic name.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rida mean?

Rida (رِدَاء) means "Cloak, garment of righteousness". It is an Islamic girl name of Arabic origin.

Is Rida a boy or girl name?

Rida is used as a Muslim girl name.

How do you pronounce Rida?

Rida is pronounced RI-DA, following the Arabic pronunciation of رِدَاء.

What is the meaning of Rida in Urdu?

In Urdu, Rida means "چادر، لباس".

Is Rida mentioned in the Quran?

Rida is an authentic Arabic Islamic name meaning "Cloak, garment of righteousness". Whether the exact word appears in the Quran, its root and meaning are firmly within the Arabic and Islamic naming tradition.