Boy name
Reşid name meaning
“mature; capable of sound judgment”
Reşid means mature or capable of sound judgment. It comes from Arabic rashīd and is used as a boy's name in Türkiye. Reşit is another Turkish spelling of the name. The everyday Turkish adjective reşit, referring to legal adulthood, gives a concrete linguistic connection to its meaning of maturity.
What does Reşid mean?
Mature; capable of sound judgment
In Turkish: olgun; doğruyu ayırt edebilen
Reşit brings together maturity and sound judgment. The Turkish expression reşit olmak refers to reaching legal adulthood; the name shares its Arabic root with Raşit and Rüştü and is semantically close to Ergin, despite their different origins.
Origin of the name Reşid
Reşit derives from Arabic rašīd, associated with right guidance and sound judgment. In Turkish, the adjective reşit also denotes having reached legal adulthood.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of God (Asma al-Husna) |
| Is Reşid in the Quran? | As a word · رشيد · 11:78, 11:87The source word rashīd occurs in the Quran as an adjective concerning sound judgment, rather than as a personal name. |
| 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.
How to pronounce Reşid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾeʃid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رشید |
| Arabic | رشيد |
Is Reşid a boy’s name?
Yes, Reşid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Reşid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Resid
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Reşid
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
- Rüştü♂Relating to maturity and sound judgment
- Reşat♂Finding the right path
- Fikri♂Relating to thought
FAQ about the name Reşid
What is the meaning of Reşid?
Reşid means “mature; capable of sound judgment”. Reşit derives from Arabic rašīd, associated with right guidance and sound judgment. In Turkish, the adjective reşit also denotes having reached legal adulthood.
Is Reşid a boy’s name?
Yes, Reşid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Reşid in the Quran?
As a word. The source word rashīd occurs in the Quran as an adjective concerning sound judgment, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 11:78, 11:87)
What is the origin of the name Reşid?
Reşid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Reşid have?
Reşid has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Reşid?
Reşid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Reşid?
Other spellings: Resid, Reşit.
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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