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I wanted to know the meaning and origin of the name "Rida". Is it a male or female name?

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I wanted to know the meaning and origin of the name "Rida". Is it a male or female name?

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Rida in Arabic means the pleasure of Allah. A male and female can be named Rida.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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