Rashad
Rashad is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Right guidance, good sense”.
| Meaning | Right guidance, good sense |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رشاد |
| Pronunciation | ra-SHAAD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Azerbaijan, Turkey, United States |
Meaning and origin of Rashad
Rashad, or Rashād, means right guidance, good sense and mature judgement. It comes from the root r-sh-d, which also produces the names Rashid and Rushd. It is popular in Egypt, in Azerbaijan as Rəşad, in Turkey as Reşat, and in Bosnia, and it is well liked by African American Muslims. Mehmed V, one of the last Ottoman sultans, was also called Mehmed Reşad.
Is Rashad a Muslim name?
The exact form of Rashad appears in the Quran, when a believer says: 'O my people, follow me; I will guide you to the way of right conduct (al-rashād)' (Quran 40:38).
How popular is Rashad?
It is used in Egypt, Azerbaijan, Turkey, the Balkans and the United States.
Gifts with the name Rashad
- Rashad name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Rashad baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rashad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashad mean?
Rashad means 'Right guidance, good sense'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rashad a Muslim name?
The exact form of Rashad appears in the Quran, when a believer says: 'O my people, follow me; I will guide you to the way of right conduct (al-rashād)' (Quran 40:38).
How do you pronounce Rashad?
Rashad is pronounced ra-SHAAD.
Is Rashad a boy or girl name?
Rashad is usually a boy name.