Boy name
Raşid name meaning
“rightly guided; following the right course”
Raşid means “rightly guided” or “following the right course” and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. It comes from Arabic rāshid, derived from a root concerning sound direction and judgment. Raşit is a related Turkish spelling, making the connection between these forms a concrete feature of the name.
What does Raşid mean?
Rightly guided; following the right course
In Turkish: doğru yolu bulan, doğru davranan
Raşit combines the ideas of right guidance and sound judgment. It shares an Arabic root with Reşit and Rüştü, and is related to the historical expression for the Rightly Guided Caliphs, although Raşit and Reşit represent distinct Arabic forms.
Origin of the name Raşid
Raşit comes from Arabic rāšid, derived from the root r-š-d. The root concerns right guidance, sound judgment, and following the correct course.
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How to pronounce Raşid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾaʃid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | راشد |
Is Raşid a boy’s name?
Yes, Raşid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Raşid 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
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Raşid
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
FAQ about the name Raşid
What is the meaning of Raşid?
Raşid means “rightly guided; following the right course”. Raşit comes from Arabic rāšid, derived from the root r-š-d. The root concerns right guidance, sound judgment, and following the correct course.
Is Raşid a boy’s name?
Yes, Raşid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Raşid in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Raşid nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Raşid?
Raşid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Raşid have?
Raşid has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Raşid?
Raşid 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.
What are other spellings of Raşid?
Other spellings: Raşit.
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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