Boy name
Reşit name meaning
“mature; capable of sound judgment”
Reşit means mature and capable of sound judgment. It comes from Arabic rashīd, associated with right direction and sound decisions, and is used as a masculine name in Türkiye. Its concrete linguistic association is the Turkish expression reşit olmak, which refers to reaching legal adulthood.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Reşit 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.
How popular is Reşit?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 1provinces
Where is Reşit in the top 30?
1 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Reşit
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 Reşit in the Quran? | As a word · رشيد · 11:78The Arabic source word rashīd occurs in the Quran as an adjective associated with sound judgment and right conduct. |
| 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 Reşit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Reşit Naim
Meaning of each name
- Reşit: mature; capable of sound judgment
- Naim: ease, abundance and blissful living
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Alim Reşit
Meaning of each name
- Alim: scholar; one possessing extensive knowledge
- Reşit: mature; capable of sound judgment
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Reşit Seyfullah
Meaning of each name
- Reşit: mature; capable of sound judgment
- Seyfullah: the sword of God
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Araf Reşit
Meaning of each name
- Araf: heights; the boundary between paradise and hell
- Reşit: mature; capable of sound judgment
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Reşit Zekeriya
Meaning of each name
- Reşit: mature; capable of sound judgment
- Zekeriya: God has remembered
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Joseph Reşit
Meaning of each name
- Joseph: may God add; may God increase
- Reşit: mature; capable of sound judgment
How to pronounce Reşit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾeʃit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رشید |
| Arabic | رشيد |
Is Reşit a boy’s name?
Yes, Reşit is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Reşit appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Resit
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Reşit
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
Famous people named Reşit
- Reşit Rahmeti Arat · b. 1900
- Reşit Karabacak · b. 1954
- Reşit Ronabar · b. 1868
- Reşit Galip · b. 1893
- Reşit Gürzap · b. 1912
- Reşit Kaynak · b. 1952
- Reşit Süreyya Gürsey · b. 1889
- Reşit Saffet Atabinen · b. 1884
- Reşit Ağar · b. 1875
- Reşit Akif Ülker · b. 1919
- Reşit Baran · b. 1910
- Reşit Bozüyük · b. 1912
FAQ about the name Reşit
What is the meaning of Reşit?
Reşit 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 Reşit a boy’s name?
Yes, Reşit is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Reşit in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic source word rashīd occurs in the Quran as an adjective associated with sound judgment and right conduct. (e.g.: 11:78)
What is the origin of the name Reşit?
Reşit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Reşit have?
Reşit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Reşit?
Reşit appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What are other spellings of Reşit?
Other spellings: Resit, Reşid.
What names go well with Reşit?
Some ideas: Reşit Naim; Alim Reşit; Reşit Seyfullah.
Famous people named Reşit?
Notable people named Reşit include Reşit Rahmeti Arat, Reşit Karabacak, Reşit Ronabar.
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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