Rashed
Rashed is a Muslim boy name meaning “Rightly guided, mature, wise”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, mature, wise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | راشد |
| Pronunciation | RAH-shed |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rashed
Rashed is a common spelling of the Arabic Rāshid, 'rightly guided, of sound judgement'. The same root gives al-Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidūn, the 'Rightly Guided Caliphs'. The spelling Rashed is used both in Bangladesh and in the Gulf, where Sheikh Rashid ibn Saeed Al Maktoum of Dubai is a famous bearer.
Is Rashed a Muslim name?
Yes. Rashed is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'rightly guided'.
Is Rashed in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran, as in Lut's words 'Is there not among you a man of sound judgement (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).
Where is the name Rashed used?
Common in Bangladesh and the Gulf states.
Gifts with the name Rashed
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Spellings and variants of Rashed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashed mean?
Rashed means 'Rightly guided, mature, wise'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rashed a Muslim name?
Yes. Rashed is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'rightly guided'.
How do you write Rashed in Arabic?
Rashed is written راشد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rashed?
Rashed is pronounced RAH-shed.
Is Rashed mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran, as in Lut's words 'Is there not among you a man of sound judgement (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).