Raashid
Raashid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Rightly guided, wise”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, wise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | راشد |
| Pronunciation | RAH-shid |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided, mature |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Raashid
Raashid (Rāshid) means one who follows the right path with sound judgement. The same idea gives al-Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidūn, the four 'Rightly Guided Caliphs'. The name is very popular in the Gulf, where it was borne by Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the builder of modern Dubai, and in South Asia.
Is Raashid a Muslim name?
Yes. Raashid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin with a clearly Islamic meaning of right guidance.
Is Raashid in the Quran?
The Quran describes the faithful as 'those are the rightly guided (al-rāshidūn)' (Quran 49:7).
Where is the name Raashid used?
Common throughout the Muslim world; the double-a spelling is mostly South Asian.
Gifts with the name Raashid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Raashid mean?
Raashid means 'Rightly guided, wise'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Raashid a Muslim name?
Yes. Raashid is a Muslim name of Arabic origin with a clearly Islamic meaning of right guidance.
How do you write Raashid in Arabic?
Raashid is written راشد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Raashid?
Raashid is pronounced RAH-shid.
Is Raashid mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran describes the faithful as 'those are the rightly guided (al-rāshidūn)' (Quran 49:7).