Rasha

Rasha is a female name with Arabic roots. Its meanings include 'the young gazelle' as well as 'the little fawn.'

What does the name Rasha mean?

Rasha is an Arabic name for girls, translated as 'the young gazelle' and 'the little fawn.' The name originates from the Arabic term rashā (رشا), which stands for 'fawn' and 'young gazelle.' In rarer cases, Rasha is also used as a boy's name, deriving from the Hebrew word rashá (רָשָע), which means 'evil,' 'to do evil,' 'wrong,' 'harm,' and 'injustice.'

Where does the name Rasha come from?

The name Rasha has its roots in Arabic and carries the meaning 'the young gazelle.'

How do you pronounce Rasha?

The name Rasha has a sonorous warm and two-syllable structure. It is typically pronounced as 'Ra-sha' [ˈʁaʃa] and begins with an open 'a' that conveys strength. The gentle 'sh' sound in the middle provides a flowing and harmonious aura. The open '-a' at the end pleasantly rounds off the name, making Rasha sound soft, expressive, and melodic.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Rasha enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,740th among the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2006, when it reached 906th place. Over the last ten years, Rasha has been chosen as a first name about 110 times, placing it 2,279th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,856th.

Nicknames & pet names

Rabi / Raschruscha / Resh / Riri / Roro / Roschi / Roshi / Ruscha / Shishi

Famous people

• Rasha Drachkovitch (American film producer)
• Rasha Nasr (politician)
• Rasha Rizk (a Syrian singer)