Boy name
Reşat name meaning
“finding the right path; sound conduct”
Reşat means finding the right path or sound conduct. It comes from Arabic rashād, a word expressing sound judgment and correct guidance, and is used for boys in Türkiye. A concrete literary association is Reşat Nuri Güntekin, the author of the Turkish novel Çalıkuşu, also known as The Wren.
What does Reşat mean?
Finding the right path; sound conduct
In Turkish: doğru yolu bulma; isabetli davranış
Reşat carries the idea of finding a right course, with both practical and spiritual associations. Rüştü belongs to the same Arabic root family. Sultan Mehmed V Reşad and the novelist Reşat Nuri Güntekin provide historical and literary connections. Reşad is an alternative historical spelling of the same name.
Origin of the name Reşat
It comes from Arabic rashād, meaning right guidance or sound conduct, from the root associated with maturity and finding the right course.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| In Turkic history and myth | Names of Turkic rulers |
| Is Reşat in the Quran? | As a word · الرشاد · 40:29, 40:38The source word of Reşat occurs in the Quran within an expression meaning the path of right guidance. |
| Starts with | R · Re |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Reşat
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Reşat Vecdi
Meaning of each name
- Reşat: finding the right path; sound conduct
- Vecdi: relating to ecstasy or spiritual rapture
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Mekin Reşat
Meaning of each name
- Mekin: firmly established, esteemed, well positioned
- Reşat: finding the right path; sound conduct
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Reşat Abdil
Meaning of each name
- Reşat: finding the right path; sound conduct
- Abdil: servant; possibly a form of Abdi
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Veysi Reşat
Meaning of each name
- Veysi: connected with Veys or Uways
- Reşat: finding the right path; sound conduct
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Reşat Seyfeddin
Meaning of each name
- Reşat: finding the right path; sound conduct
- Seyfeddin: sword of the faith
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Nurettin Reşat
Meaning of each name
- Nurettin: light of the faith or religion
- Reşat: finding the right path; sound conduct
How to pronounce Reşat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾeʃat/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رشاد |
Is Reşat a boy’s name?
Yes, Reşat is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Reşat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 57 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Resat
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Reşat
- Reşit♂Mature
- Reşa♂♀Gazelle fawn
- Renas♂One who knows the way
- Rıfat♂Eminence, elevated rank
- Rezan♂Dignified, composed
- Rohat♂Day has dawned
- Raşit♂Rightly guided
- Recai♂Relating to hope or supplication
- Reha♂Release
- Ruhat♂The sun has risen
- Refet♂Compassion, tenderness and mercy
- Renan♂♀Singing, joyful vocal expression
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
- Fikri♂Relating to thought
Famous people named Reşat
- Reşat Nuri Güntekin · b. 1889
- Reşat Ekrem Koçu · b. 1905
- Reşat Erceş · b. 1918
- Reşat Enis Aygen · b. 1909
- Reşat Karagöz · b. 1975
- Reşat Mimaroğlu · b. 1878
- Reşat Mursaloğlu · b. 1915
- Reşat Güney · b. 1948
- Reşat İzbırak · b. 1911
- Reşat Karakuyu · b. 1928
- Reşat Kayalı · b. 1881
- Reşat Akşemsettinoğlu · b. 1911
FAQ about the name Reşat
What is the meaning of Reşat?
Reşat means “finding the right path; sound conduct”. It comes from Arabic rashād, meaning right guidance or sound conduct, from the root associated with maturity and finding the right course.
Is Reşat a boy’s name?
Yes, Reşat is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Reşat in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Reşat occurs in the Quran within an expression meaning the path of right guidance. (e.g.: 40:29, 40:38)
What is the origin of the name Reşat?
Reşat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Reşat have?
Reşat has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Reşat?
Reşat does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 57 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Reşat?
Other spellings: Resat, Reşad.
What names go well with Reşat?
Some ideas: Reşat Vecdi; Mekin Reşat; Reşat Abdil.
Famous people named Reşat?
Notable people named Reşat include Reşat Nuri Güntekin, Reşat Ekrem Koçu, Reşat Erceş.
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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