Rashid
Rashid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Rightly guided, on the right path”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, on the right path |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | راشد |
| Pronunciation | RAA-shid |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf States, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Rashid
Rashid can stand for two closely related Arabic names from the root r-sh-d: Rashīd, wise and rightly guided, and Rāshid, a person who walks the right path, the form most heard in the Gulf. The same word gives the title al-Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidūn, used for the first four caliphs. The best-known bearer of the Gulf version was Dubai's ruler Sheikh Rashid ibn Saeed Al Maktoum.
Is Rashid a Muslim name?
Rashid echoes the honoured title of the first four caliphs. Its root appears in 'those are the rightly guided (al-rāshidūn)' (Quran 49:7).
How popular is Rashid?
It is used across the Muslim world, and Rāshid is especially popular in the UAE and Oman.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashid mean?
Rashid means 'Rightly guided, on the right path'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rashid a Muslim name?
Rashid echoes the honoured title of the first four caliphs. Its root appears in 'those are the rightly guided (al-rāshidūn)' (Quran 49:7).
How do you pronounce Rashid?
Rashid is pronounced RAA-shid.
Is Rashid a boy or girl name?
Rashid is usually a boy name.