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Rashid

♂ Boy

Pronounced rah-SHEED /rɑˈʃid/High

Meaning: Rightly guided, of good judgment, mature; from Arabic rashid — one of the names of God (al-Rashid)High

In 30 seconds: Guided onto the right path: Rashid is Arabic for 'rightly guided, of sound judgment' — one of the 99 names of God, and the title of the legendary caliph Harun al-Rashid. Wise, dignified, classic.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningRightly guided, of good judgment, mature; from Arabic rashid — one of the names of God (al-Rashid)

U.S. rank (2025)#3640 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,565

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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History & Origin

Rashid comes from Arabic rashid, 'rightly guided, of right judgment, mature'. It is one of the ninety-nine names of God (al-Rashid) and the title of Harun al-Rashid, the storied Abbasid caliph. A timeless name of wisdom across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab, African American, and Muslim families. Uncommon, rightly-guided at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Harun al-Rashid — 'Aaron the Rightly-Guided' — was the caliph whose Baghdad court inspired the Arabian Nights; al-Rashid is also one of the ninety-nine beautiful names of God.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name — Rashid — etymology

Variations

RasheedRachidRasheed

Nicknames

Rash

Famous Bearers

★Rashid Khan (1998-)
Afghan cricketer regarded among the world's leading leg-spinners
★Rashid Behbudov (1915-1989)
Azerbaijani singer and actor
★Rashid Karami (1921-1987)
Lebanese statesman who served multiple terms as Prime Minister

If you like Rashid…

Rashaad— the related 'right guidance' name

Harun— the caliph's first name (Aaron)

Tariq— a companion classic Arabic name

Farid— shares Rashid's Arabic roots

Said— echoes that soft -id sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rashid mean?

Rashid is Arabic for 'rightly guided, of right judgment'; it's one of the names of God.

How do you pronounce Rashid?

It's said rah-SHEED /rɑˈʃid/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rashid a boy or girl name?

Rashid is a boy's name.

How popular is Rashid?

Rashid is an uncommon name in the U.S.