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رشاد

Rashad

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Rashad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Right guidance, sound judgement”.

MeaningRight guidance, sound judgement
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingرشاد
Pronunciationra-SHAAD
Arabic rootر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Rashad

Rashad (Rashād) means right guidance, good sense and maturity of judgement. It comes from the same root as Rashid and Rushd. The name is popular in Egypt, Azerbaijan (Rəşad), Turkey (Reşat), Bosnia and among African American Muslims. The Ottoman sultan Mehmed V was also known as Mehmed Reşad.

Is Rashad a Muslim name?

Yes. Rashad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning right guidance. Its exact form appears in the Quran.

Is Rashad in the Quran?

It appears when a believer says: 'O my people, follow me; I will guide you to the way of right conduct (al-rashād)' (Quran 40:38).

Where is the name Rashad used?

Used in Egypt, Azerbaijan, Turkey, the Balkans and the United States.

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Spellings and variants of Rashad

RashaadReşatRəşadRachad

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More boy names like Rashad

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rashad mean?

Rashad means 'Right guidance, sound judgement'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Rashad a Muslim name?

Yes. Rashad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning right guidance. Its exact form appears in the Quran.

How do you write Rashad in Arabic?

Rashad is written رشاد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Rashad?

Rashad is pronounced ra-SHAAD.

Is Rashad mentioned in the Quran?

It appears when a believer says: 'O my people, follow me; I will guide you to the way of right conduct (al-rashād)' (Quran 40:38).

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