Abdul-Rasheed
Abdul-Rasheed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Rightly Guiding”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Rightly Guiding |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عبد الرشيد |
| Pronunciation | ab-dur-ra-SHEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Pakistan, India, Somalia |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Rasheed
Being on the right path and acting wisely is the meaning of the root r-sh-d. Al-Rashid is God as the One who guides His creation to what is right, and in al-Tirmidhi's list it is the next-to-last name. Abdul-Rasheed is a servant of that Guide. Nigerians often write it as a single word, Abdulrasheed, while South Asians favour Abdul Rashid, and Somalis use Abdirashid.
Is Abdul-Rasheed a Muslim name?
Many Muslim families choose this name, which presents its bearer as a servant of the God who guides rightly.
How popular is Abdul-Rasheed?
Nigeria, India, Pakistan and Somalia, where Abdirashid is the local form, all have many boys with this name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Rasheed mean?
Abdul-Rasheed means 'Servant of the Rightly Guiding'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Abdul-Rasheed a Muslim name?
Many Muslim families choose this name, which presents its bearer as a servant of the God who guides rightly.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Rasheed?
Abdul-Rasheed is pronounced ab-dur-ra-SHEED.
Is Abdul-Rasheed a boy or girl name?
Abdul-Rasheed is usually a boy name.