Rusha

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Fact sheet

Name
Rusha
Gender
Girl name
Syllables
2

The female first name Rusha has its origin in Kurdish. Translated, it means 'the one with the happy face'.

What does the name Rusha mean?

Rusha is a girl's name of Kurdish origin that directly translates to 'the one with the happy face'. The name consists of the Kurdish elements ru, meaning 'face', and sha, meaning 'happy', 'cheerful', or 'joyful'. Furthermore, the name has the meaning 'the thrower' in Swahili.

Where does the name Rusha come from?

Rusha is a female first name that originates from Kurdish and carries the meaning 'the one with the happy face'.

How do you pronounce Rusha?

The pronunciation of Rusha occurs in two syllables: 'Ru-scha' [ˈʁuːʃa]. The long u sound at the beginning gives the name a certain depth and calmness. The sh sound in the second syllable provides a gentle, flowing sound, while the open ending softly fades away. Rusha sounds calm and melodic, harmonious in its entirety.

Popularity

In Germany, Rusha is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th among the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2011 at 2,438th. In the last ten years, Rusha has been chosen as a first name fewer than 10 times, which gives it the 8,310th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,669th.

Frequently asked questions about the name Rusha

Where does the name Rusha come from?

Rusha is a female first name of Kurdish origin.

What does the name Rusha mean?

The name Rusha means 'the one with the happy face', derived from the Kurdish words for face and happy.

How popular is the name Rusha?

The popularity of the name Rusha varies, but it is found in Kurdish communities and increasingly in other cultures.

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