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Rashed
How to Pronounce Rashed
Pronounced RAH-shed /ˈrɑ.ʃɛd/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Rashid — from Arabic rashid, 'rightly guided; wise, of sound judgment; mature'Medium
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History & Origin
Rashed is a spelling of Rashid — from Arabic rashid, 'rightly guided; wise, of sound judgment; mature, sensible'. Ar-Rashid, 'the Rightly-Guiding', is one of the 99 beautiful names of God (the caliph Harun al-Rashid). A warm, classic name across the Arab world (said 'RAH-shed'; nickname Rash).
In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare in this spelling, rightly-guided-and-wise at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Rashed mean?
Rashed spells Rashid — Arabic 'rightly guided; wise, of sound judgment'.
How do you pronounce Rashed?
It's said RAH-shed /ˈrɑ.ʃɛd/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Rashed a boy or girl name?
Rashed is a boy's name.
How popular is Rashed?
Rashed is a rare name in the U.S.