Question: My friend has put her daughter name ” ” RIDA ” Is this name is correct according to Islam and what its actual meanings.and tell me about “AL-RIDA” .Can i put this name AL RIDA for the girl.
Answer
(Fatwa: 334/302/B=1432)
It is correct to keep the name Rida (ردا). It means chuddar. You can continue with it, you need not to change it.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband