Rasheed
Rasheed is a Muslim boy name meaning “Rightly guided, wise, mature”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, wise, mature |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رشيد |
| Pronunciation | ra-SHEED |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rasheed
Rasheed (Rashīd) means rightly guided and mature in judgement. Al-Rashīd is counted among the Names of God in some lists, while the word is also used for people, as in the Abbasid caliph Hārūn al-Rashīd. In Yoruba it is commonly spelled Rasheed or Rasheedat for girls, and in West Africa and South Asia it is a very familiar name.
Is Rasheed a Muslim name?
Yes. Rasheed is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning rightly guided and wise.
Is Rasheed in the Quran?
It appears when Lut asks his people: 'Is there not among you a single right-minded man (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).
Where is the name Rasheed used?
Very common in Nigeria, Pakistan, India and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Rasheed
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rasheed mean?
Rasheed means 'Rightly guided, wise, mature'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rasheed a Muslim name?
Yes. Rasheed is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning rightly guided and wise.
How do you write Rasheed in Arabic?
Rasheed is written رشيد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rasheed?
Rasheed is pronounced ra-SHEED.
Is Rasheed mentioned in the Quran?
It appears when Lut asks his people: 'Is there not among you a single right-minded man (rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).