رشيد

Rashidi

boySwahili form of Arabic Rashīd

Rashidi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Rightly guided, wise”.

MeaningRightly guided, wise
GenderBoy
OriginSwahili form of Arabic Rashīd
Arabic spellingرشيد
Pronunciationrah-SHEE-dee
Arabic rootر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Rashidi

Rashidi is the Swahili form of Rashīd, 'rightly guided' or 'mature in judgement'. Al-Rashīd is listed among the names of God in some traditions, and the first four Caliphs are called al-Khulafāʾ al-Rāshidūn, the Rightly Guided Caliphs. Swahili adds a final -i, giving Rashidi.

Is Rashidi a Muslim name?

Yes. Rashidi is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Rashid, meaning 'rightly guided'.

Is Rashidi in the Quran?

The word is used in the Quran: 'Is there not among you a right-minded man (rajulun rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).

Where is the name Rashidi used?

Common in Tanzania and Kenya.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rashidi mean?

Rashidi means 'Rightly guided, wise'. It comes from Swahili form of Arabic Rashīd.

Is Rashidi a Muslim name?

Yes. Rashidi is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Rashid, meaning 'rightly guided'.

How do you write Rashidi in Arabic?

Rashidi is written رشيد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Rashidi?

Rashidi is pronounced rah-SHEE-dee.

Is Rashidi mentioned in the Quran?

The word is used in the Quran: 'Is there not among you a right-minded man (rajulun rashīd)?' (Quran 11:78).

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