Boy name
Reşiduddin name meaning
“rightly guided in religion”
Reşiduddin means rightly guided in religion, combining Arabic rashīd, meaning rightly guided or mature, and dīn, meaning religion. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The Turkish spelling Reşidüddin belongs to the same source name, providing a direct connection between its written variants.
What does Reşiduddin mean?
Rightly guided in religion
In Turkish: dinde doğru yolu bulan
Reşiduddin is a historical compound name formed with dīn, “religion.” Its first element conveys right guidance and maturity and is also the source of Reşit. The historian Rashid al-Din Fazlullah illustrates its historical use; Turkish sources may represent the vowels in different ways.
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Origin of the name Reşiduddin
Combines Arabic rashīd, “rightly guided, mature,” with dīn, “religion.” It represents the same source name as Turkish Reşidüddin.
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How to pronounce Reşiduddin
| Syllables | 4 · 10 letters · 10-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾeʃiduddin/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رشيد الدين |
Is Reşiduddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Reşiduddin is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Reşiduddin does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Reşiduddin
Names with related meanings
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Nurettin♂Light of the faith or religion
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Baver♂Belief, faith, trust
- Resul♂Messenger
- Cihat♂Striving, struggle
- Necmettin♂Star of the faith
- Hanifi♂Associated with hanif belief and religious uprightness
- Fahrettin♂The pride or glory of the faith
- Muhittin♂Reviver of the faith
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
FAQ about the name Reşiduddin
What is the meaning of Reşiduddin?
Reşiduddin means “rightly guided in religion”. Combines Arabic rashīd, “rightly guided, mature,” with dīn, “religion.” It represents the same source name as Turkish Reşidüddin.
Is Reşiduddin a boy’s name?
Yes, Reşiduddin is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Reşiduddin in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Reşiduddin nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Reşiduddin?
Reşiduddin is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Reşiduddin have?
Reşiduddin has 4 syllables and 10 letters.
How popular is the name Reşiduddin?
Reşiduddin 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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