Abdul-Rasheed
Abdul-Rasheed is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Guide to the Right Path”.
| Meaning | Servant of the Guide to the Right Path |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبد الرشيد |
| Pronunciation | ab-dur-ra-SHEED |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abdul-Rasheed
Abdul-Rasheed (ʿAbd al-Rashīd) honours God as al-Rashīd, the One who guides to what is right, the last but one name in al-Tirmidhi's list. It is very popular in Nigeria as Abdulrasheed, and in South Asia as Abdul Rashid.
Is Abdul-Rasheed a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Rasheed is a widely used Muslim name meaning servant of the Rightly Guiding.
Where is the name Abdul-Rasheed used?
Common in Nigeria, Pakistan, India and Somalia (Abdirashid).
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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Rasheed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abdul-Rasheed mean?
Abdul-Rasheed means 'Servant of the Guide to the Right Path'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Abdul-Rasheed a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul-Rasheed is a widely used Muslim name meaning servant of the Rightly Guiding.
How do you write Abdul-Rasheed in Arabic?
Abdul-Rasheed is written عبد الرشيد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abdul-Rasheed?
Abdul-Rasheed is pronounced ab-dur-ra-SHEED.