Girl name
Raşide name meaning
“rightly guided; mature”
Raşide means rightly guided or mature. It comes from Arabic rāšida, the feminine form of rāšid, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its masculine counterpart is Raşit, a direct connection illustrating how related Arabic grammatical forms have become distinct given names in Turkish.
What does Raşide mean?
Rightly guided; mature
In Turkish: doğru yolu bulan; olgun
Raşide combines the ideas of finding sound guidance and reaching maturity of understanding. Its source word concerns more than finding a route: it also describes the maturity needed for sound judgment. Raşit, Reşit, and the Turkish word rüşt belong to the same broader root family.
Origin of the name Raşide
From Arabic rāshida, the feminine of rāshid, “rightly guided” or “mature.” It is the feminine counterpart of Turkish Raşit.
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 Raşide
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾaʃide/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | راشده |
| Arabic | راشدة |
Is Raşide a girl’s name?
Yes, Raşide is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Raşide does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Raşide
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- Sezen♀One who senses or perceives the unstated
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- Ferzan♂♀Wise, discerning
- Nebahat♀Alertness, discernment
- Sezin♀İntuition, an inward sense or perception
FAQ about the name Raşide
What is the meaning of Raşide?
Raşide means “rightly guided; mature”. From Arabic rāshida, the feminine of rāshid, “rightly guided” or “mature.” It is the feminine counterpart of Turkish Raşit.
Is Raşide a girl’s name?
Yes, Raşide is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Raşide in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Raşide nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Raşide?
Raşide is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Raşide have?
Raşide has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Raşide?
Raşide does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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