Murshed
Murshed is a Muslim boy name meaning “Guide, spiritual guide, one who shows the right way”.
| Meaning | Guide, spiritual guide, one who shows the right way |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | مرشد |
| Pronunciation | moor-SHED |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — right guidance |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Murshed
Murshed is the Bengali spelling of the Arabic Murshid, 'a guide' or 'one who directs to what is right'. In Sufi tradition murshid is the title of a spiritual teacher. The 'e' reflects Bengali pronunciation, as in the Bangladeshi spelling Morshed. The name shares its root with Rashīd and rushd (right guidance).
Is Murshed a Muslim name?
Yes. Murshed is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'guide', widely used in Bangladesh.
Is Murshed in the Quran?
The word occurs in 'whomever He leaves astray, you will never find for him a guiding ally (waliyyan murshidā)' (Quran 18:17).
Where is the name Murshed used?
Mainly used in Bangladesh and West Bengal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Murshed mean?
Murshed means 'Guide, spiritual guide, one who shows the right way'. It comes from Arabic, Bengali spelling.
Is Murshed a Muslim name?
Yes. Murshed is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'guide', widely used in Bangladesh.
How do you write Murshed in Arabic?
Murshed is written مرشد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Murshed?
Murshed is pronounced moor-SHED.
Is Murshed mentioned in the Quran?
The word occurs in 'whomever He leaves astray, you will never find for him a guiding ally (waliyyan murshidā)' (Quran 18:17).