Rushdi
Rushdi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Rightly guided, of sound judgement”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided, of sound judgement |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رشدي |
| Pronunciation | ROOSH-dee |
| Arabic root | ر ش د (r-sh-d) — to be rightly guided |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rushdi
Rushdi is formed from rushd, 'right guidance', with the adjectival ending -ī, so it means 'of right guidance'. It was a fashionable name in Egypt and Turkey in the 19th and 20th centuries, where it is also spelled Roshdy and Rüştü. The surname Rushdie comes from the same word.
Is Rushdi a Muslim name?
Yes. Rushdi is a Muslim name of Arabic origin with the meaning of being rightly guided.
Where is the name Rushdi used?
Common in Egypt (Roshdy) and Turkey (Rüştü), and found across the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Rushdi
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Spellings and variants of Rushdi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rushdi mean?
Rushdi means 'Rightly guided, of sound judgement'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rushdi a Muslim name?
Yes. Rushdi is a Muslim name of Arabic origin with the meaning of being rightly guided.
How do you write Rushdi in Arabic?
Rushdi is written رشدي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rushdi?
Rushdi is pronounced ROOSH-dee.