عبد الرشيد

Abdul-Rashid

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Abdul-Rashid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Rightly Guiding”.

MeaningServant of the Rightly Guiding
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الرشيد
Pronunciationab-dur-ra-SHEED
Arabic rootر ش د (r-sh-d) — right guidance
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Rashid

ʿAbd al-Rashīd means 'servant of the Guide to the right path'. Al-Rashīd is counted among the ninety-nine Names in the traditional hadith lists. The name was borne by the Ghaznavid sultan ʿAbd al-Rashīd and is common today in South Asia, Somalia and the Arab world.

Is Abdul-Rashid a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Rashid is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of the Rightly Guiding', one of the Names of Allah.

Where is the name Abdul-Rashid used?

Abdul Rasheed in South Asia, Abdirashid in Somalia, Abdourachid in francophone Africa.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Rashid

AbdulrashidAbdul RasheedAbdirashidAbdourachid

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Rashid mean?

Abdul-Rashid means 'Servant of the Rightly Guiding'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Rashid a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Rashid is an Islamic name meaning 'servant of the Rightly Guiding', one of the Names of Allah.

How do you write Abdul-Rashid in Arabic?

Abdul-Rashid is written عبد الرشيد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Rashid?

Abdul-Rashid is pronounced ab-dur-ra-SHEED.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.