Morshed
Morshed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Bengali form origin, meaning “Guide, spiritual guide”.
| Meaning | Guide, spiritual guide |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali form |
| Written as | مرشد |
| Pronunciation | MOR-shed |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Bangladesh, Iran, India |
Meaning and origin of Morshed
Morshed reflects the Bengali and Persian way of saying Murshid, a person who shows others the right path. In Sufism the murshid is the spiritual teacher who leads a disciple along the way. Its root r-sh-d also gives rushd, right guidance, and the familiar name Rashid. In Bangladesh the spelling Morshed is common, often within compounds such as Morshed Alam.
Is Morshed a Muslim name?
Morshed, or Murshid, is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'guide'. The word itself occurs in the Quran: 'whoever He leaves astray, you will never find for him a guiding ally (waliyyan murshidā)' (Quran 18:17).
How popular is Morshed?
Popular in Bangladesh and West Bengal, and in Iran as Morshed or Morshedi.
Gifts with the name Morshed
- Morshed name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Morshed baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.
Spellings and variants of Morshed
Names similar to Morshed
More Muslim boy names
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Morshed mean?
Morshed means 'Guide, spiritual guide'. It is of Arabic, Bengali form origin.
Is Morshed a Muslim name?
Morshed, or Murshid, is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'guide'. The word itself occurs in the Quran: 'whoever He leaves astray, you will never find for him a guiding ally (waliyyan murshidā)' (Quran 18:17).
How do you pronounce Morshed?
Morshed is pronounced MOR-shed.
Is Morshed a boy or girl name?
Morshed is usually a boy name.