Abdirashid
Abdirashid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Rightly Guiding”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Rightly Guiding |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali form |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الرشيد |
| Pronunciation | ahb-dee-rah-SHEED |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — right guidance |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdirashid
Abdirashid is the English-document spelling of Somali Cabdirashiid, from Arabic ʿAbd al-Rashīd. The Somali linking vowel -i- replaces the Arabic article al-. al-Rashīd, the One who guides to what is right, is one of the traditional ninety-nine names of God. Abdirashid Ali Shermarke was Somalia's second president.
Is Abdirashid a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdirashid is a Somali Muslim name meaning servant of the One who guides rightly.
Where is the name Abdirashid used?
Common among Somalis in the Horn of Africa, Kenya and the diaspora.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdirashid mean?
Abdirashid means 'Servant of the Rightly Guiding'. It comes from Arabic, Somali form.
Is Abdirashid a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdirashid is a Somali Muslim name meaning servant of the One who guides rightly.
How do you write Abdirashid in Arabic?
Abdirashid is written عبد الرشيد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdirashid?
Abdirashid is pronounced ahb-dee-rah-SHEED.