Rushdi
Rushdi is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Rightly guided, of sound judgement”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, of sound judgement |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رشدي |
| Pronunciation | ROOSH-dee |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Turkey, Levant |
Meaning and origin of Rushdi
Rushdi joins rushd, meaning right guidance, to the Arabic ending -i that turns a noun into a description, so it means 'of right guidance'. Its root is about being rightly guided and sound in judgement. The name was fashionable in Egypt and Turkey during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, where it also appears as Roshdy and Rüştü. The surname Rushdie grows out of the same word.
Is Rushdi a Muslim name?
Rushdi is an Arabic name that Muslims value for its meaning of being rightly guided.
How popular is Rushdi?
It is common in Egypt as Roshdy and in Turkey as Rüştü, and is found throughout the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Rushdi
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Rushdi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rushdi mean?
Rushdi means 'Rightly guided, of sound judgement'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rushdi a Muslim name?
Rushdi is an Arabic name that Muslims value for its meaning of being rightly guided.
How do you pronounce Rushdi?
Rushdi is pronounced ROOSH-dee.
Is Rushdi a boy or girl name?
Rushdi is usually a boy name.