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The baby name Rashid is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced rah-SHEED (/raˈʃiːd/).

Rashid is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: rah-SHEED (/raˈʃiːd/)

What is the meaning of the name Rashid ?

The baby name Rashid is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced rah-SHEED (/raˈʃiːd/).

Rashid is Arabic in Origin.

Rashid derives from the Arabic root r‑sh‑d, conveying right guidance, sound judgment, and maturity; the name means “rightly guided” or “wise.” In Islamic tradition, al‑Rashīd is a divine epithet, which lends the given name a devotional, virtue‑focused tone. Because the root centers on being on the correct path, Rashid often signifies prudence and moral clarity.

Usage spans the Arabic‑speaking world, North and East Africa, the Levant, and South and Central Asia, and entered European awareness through the fame of the Abbasid caliph Hārūn al‑Rashīd and the Thousand and One Nights. Forms include Rachid (Maghrebi/French), Rasheed and Rashed (South Asian and Gulf spellings), Rašid (Bosnian), and Turkish Raşit/Râşid; the feminine counterpart is Rashida. The name also appears as a family name in many communities and remains common among Muslim diasporas. Related meanings link it to other guidance‑themed names such as Hadi.

Rashid has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Rashid

Rashid-al-Din Hamadani Politician · Born 1247 · Ilkhanate Rashid-al-Din Hamadani was a prominent Persian historian and physician in the Ilkhanate, most famous for his comprehensive work, the Jami al-Tawarikh, which is considered one of the earliest world histories. Born in 1247, he served as a vizier and played a crucial role in the administration of the Ilkhanate. Abdul Rashid Dostum Politician · Born 1954 · Afghanistan Abdul Rashid Dostum is best known as an Afghan warlord, military commander, and politician. He founded and leads the Junbish-e Milli political party and served as a senior officer in the former Afghan socialist government's military during the Soviet–Afghan War, including early service in the Afghan Commando Forces. Rashid Behbudov Actor · Born 1915 · Soviet Union Rashid Behbudov was a celebrated Soviet and Azerbaijani singer and actor, best known as the “golden voice of Azerbaijan.” He became especially famous for songs like “Arshin Mal Alan” and “Kucalara Su Sapmisham.”

Rashid – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
MV 0 #18 2 644
AE Boys 0 #27 9,351 22,615
AE 0 #29 193 10,220
OM Boys 0 #30 5,519 17,948
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
TM Boys 0 #33 4 614
DJ Boys 0 #34 3 657
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
OM 0 #38 92 6,215
AZ 0 #40 4 706
QA 0 #41 61 7,011
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
BI Boys 0 #44 1 917
BH 0 #46 1,382 17,937
SA Boys 0 #49 20,410 28,008
AF 0 #52 25 1,883
QA Boys 0 #55 2,157 18,093
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
MV Boys 0 #67 11 3,375
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
AF Girls 0 #80 15 2,402
KZ 0 #80 11 1,452
SD 0 #85 16 2,130
AF Boys 0 #86 287 3,535
KZ Boys 0 #87 387 6,578
KW 0 #96 21 5,216
AZ Boys 0 #102 29 1,400
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
BN Boys 0 #110 24 6,332
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
KW Boys 0 #112 1,583 18,755
SD Boys 0 #113 669 10,523
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
IQ 0 #126 8 3,533
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
GR 0 #131 5 3,911
SA 0 #132 177 10,560
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
JO 0 #135 6 2,158
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BW Boys 0 #151 4 4,685
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
RU Boys 0 #153 723 12,621
GR Boys 0 #156 118 6,912
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
MY Boys 0 #167 2,603 25,439
GH Boys 0 #168 242 8,138
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
RU 0 #174 16 3,641
GH 0 #175 69 5,396
MT Boys 0 #175 5 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
BD 0 #188 40 5,992
BG Boys 0 #203 17 3,850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
JO Boys 0 #206 220 7,057
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
IR 0 #224 8 4,221
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
YE 0 #232 162 8,639
BD Boys 0 #235 517 10,045
AO Boys 0 #245 5 5,568
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
GR Girls 0 #248 2 6,293
NA Boys 0 #250 4 6,830
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
OM Girls 0 #251 146 15,987
IN Boys 0 #252 1,605 16,750
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
SG 0 #258 12 11,010
QA Girls 0 #263 54 15,378
Finland Boys 0 #266 175 2,041
IR Boys 0 #266 427 10,162
DK Boys 0 #276 50 7,401
MY 0 #277 54 12,352
JP Boys 0 #279 19 7,909
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
JM Boys 0 #288 6 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #295 10 6,530
MU Boys 0 #295 63 8,477
Canada Boys 2024 #299 8 2,588
CN Boys 0 #301 19 9,639
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
GH Girls 0 #304 21 6,973
IQ Boys 0 #309 490 13,071
SD Girls 0 #325 21 7,678
PL Boys 0 #326 10 6,459
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
KZ Girls 0 #329 4 5,862
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
AE Girls 0 #332 225 20,968
JO Girls 0 #332 8 7,570
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
LY 0 #358 186 12,703
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
BD Girls 0 #363 24 8,413
SG Boys 0 #363 398 17,960
PH Boys 0 #366 18 11,440
PT Boys 0 #373 9 7,951
France Boys 2021 #385 3 2,865
SA Girls 0 #399 631 25,931
Austria Boys 0 #404 39 2,180
EG 0 #405 8 6,387
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
ZA 0 #409 39 14,421
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PS Boys 0 #450 99 10,655
LB 0 #459 207 13,263
KW Girls 0 #463 53 19,177
CR Boys 0 #469 19 10,188
PA Boys 0 #472 10 9,305
IQ Girls 0 #482 23 11,303
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
MA 0 #490 1,030 20,986
GT Boys 0 #498 2 7,625
HK Boys 0 #504 24 12,905
SY 0 #506 240 11,684
IL Boys 0 #513 95 10,983
IR Girls 0 #516 15 8,334
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
IN Girls 0 #559 73 13,121
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
SG Girls 0 #576 11 18,916
BO Boys 0 #578 15 9,244
ZA Boys 0 #618 697 25,619
Finland Boys 2026 #645 38 3,552
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
EG Boys 0 #685 205 15,035
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
IT 0 #701 14 4,183
Spain Boys 0 #752 181 5,610
NL Boys 0 #777 175 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #780 173 5,697
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
TN 0 #811 19 13,765
NG Girls 0 #820 7 15,093
TR 0 #852 395 19,440
United States Boys 2024 #861 32 7,044
NG Boys 0 #870 82 16,906
CO Boys 0 #907 14 15,656
PE Boys 0 #920 7 14,506
IT Boys 0 #932 568 10,046
MY Girls 0 #934 61 24,821
MX Boys 0 #953 30 16,355
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
DZ 0 #1,040 137 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,118 24 25,928
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,434 13 9,415

Rashid is popular in 87 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
Sweden
France
AE

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People also ask about Rashid

Rashid is predominantly a boy's name.
Rashid is a 2 syllable name, pronounced rah-SHEED (/raˈʃiːd/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rashīd, Rasheed, Rached, Rachid, Rashed and Raşid.
Across languages, Rashid has these equivalents: Hadi (Arabic, "guide"), Mahdi (Arabic, "guided one"), Rashad (Arabic, related root meaning "good sense").
Yes — Rashid ranked #180 in Sweden in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Rashid ranks highest in Sweden (#180 in 2022).
Rashid's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #847 in 2014 to #861 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 3 notable people named Rashid are in our database, including Rashid-al-Din Hamadani (Politician), Abdul Rashid Dostum (Politician), Rashid Behbudov (Actor).