Rasheed
Rasheed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Rightly guided, wise, mature”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, wise, mature |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رشيد |
| Pronunciation | ra-SHEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Nigeria, Pakistan, India, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Rasheed
Rasheed, or Rashīd, describes someone rightly guided and mature in judgement, from the root r-sh-d. Some lists count al-Rashīd among the Names of God, yet people bear the word as well, the Abbasid caliph Hārūn al-Rashīd being the most famous example. Among the Yoruba it is commonly spelled Rasheed, with Rasheedat for girls. It is a very familiar name across West Africa and South Asia.
Is Rasheed a Muslim name?
Rasheed appears in the Quran when Lut asks his people: 'Is there not among you a single right-minded man (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).
How popular is Rasheed?
It is very common in Nigeria, Pakistan, India and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Rasheed
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rasheed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rasheed mean?
Rasheed means 'Rightly guided, wise, mature'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rasheed a Muslim name?
Rasheed appears in the Quran when Lut asks his people: 'Is there not among you a single right-minded man (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).
How do you pronounce Rasheed?
Rasheed is pronounced ra-SHEED.
Is Rasheed a boy or girl name?
Rasheed is usually a boy name.