Boy name
Rashid name meaning
“rightly guided; sound in judgment”
Rashid means “rightly guided” or “sound in judgment” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It is an international spelling of Arabic rashīd, associated with sound direction, maturity, and good judgment. The Turkish name Reşit shares its source word, providing a direct connection across different spellings.
What does Rashid mean?
Rightly guided; sound in judgment
In Turkish: doğru yolu bulan; sağduyulu
Rashid corresponds to Turkish Reşit and expresses maturity and sound judgment as well as right guidance. Al-Rashid is included among the divine names in Islamic tradition, while the Abbasid caliph Harun al-Rashid provides a well-known historical association for the name.
Origin of the name Rashid
An international spelling of Arabic rashīd, from the root r-sh-d, associated with right guidance, maturity, and sound judgment.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Rashid in the Quran? | As a word · رشيد · 11:78, 11:87Rashīd, the source word of Rashid, occurs in the Quran as an adjective concerning sound judgment, rather than a personal name. |
| Starts with | R · Ra |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Rashid
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾashid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رشيد |
Is Rashid a boy’s name?
Yes, Rashid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Rashid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Rashid
Names with related meanings
- Furkan♂Criterion distinguishing truth from falsehood
- Eren♂Saintly figure
- Arif♂Knowing, perceptive, possessing insight
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- İrfan♂Deep understanding, knowledge and insight
- Kamil♂Complete, accomplished and mature
- Bilgehan♂Wise and discerning ruler
- Fehmi♂Associated with understanding and comprehension
- Agah♂Aware
- Reşit♂Mature
- Rüştü♂Relating to maturity and sound judgment
- Reşat♂Finding the right path
Famous people named Rashid
- Rashid Moussa · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Rashid
What is the meaning of Rashid?
Rashid means “rightly guided; sound in judgment”. An international spelling of Arabic rashīd, from the root r-sh-d, associated with right guidance, maturity, and sound judgment.
Is Rashid a boy’s name?
Yes, Rashid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Rashid in the Quran?
As a word. Rashīd, the source word of Rashid, occurs in the Quran as an adjective concerning sound judgment, rather than a personal name. (e.g.: 11:78, 11:87)
What is the origin of the name Rashid?
Rashid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rashid have?
Rashid has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rashid?
Rashid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Rashid?
Notable people named Rashid include Rashid Moussa.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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