ghida

Ghida is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, used primarily in Arabic-speaking communities and among people of Arab descent worldwide. The name is commonly associated with the Arabic root h-d-y, from which words meaning guidance, direction, and leading derive. As such, Ghida is often interpreted in cultural contexts as conveying notions of guidance or benevolence, though individual meanings and connotations can vary by family and region. In Latin-script transliteration, the initial gh represents the Arabic letter ghayn, and the name may appear as Ghida, Ghita, or other variants depending on spelling conventions.

In contemporary usage, Ghida appears in personal naming across the Arab world and in diaspora communities, appearing in literature, media, and public life as a given name for girls. The name's popularity and form have changed over time with shifting naming trends and transliteration practices.

There are individuals named Ghida who have gained recognition in politics, academia, the arts, and public life in various countries. The name's cross-cultural visibility has grown in multicultural societies as well.

Related transliteration variants and closely related names may include Ghita or other forms derived from the same root, though exact spellings depend on linguistic and regional conventions.