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Rashidi

♂ Boy

Pronounced rah-SHEE-dee /rɑːˈʃiː.di/Medium

Meaning: Rashidi is the Swahili form of the Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided; of sound judgement; wise counsellor'. It is widely used along the Swahili coast of East Africa and in the wider Muslim world.Low

In 30 seconds: Wise and steady: Rashidi is the Swahili form of Rashid, 'rightly guided' (said 'rah-SHEE-dee').
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Origin MediumSwahili, Arabic
MeaningRashidi is the Swahili form of the Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided; of sound judgement; wise counsellor'. It is widely used along the Swahili coast of East Africa and in the wider Muslim world.
U.S. rank (2024)#13733 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 95

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819752024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rashidi is the Swahili shape of Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided; of sound judgement'. Arabic names reached the Swahili coast through long trade and religious ties, and many took on the extra vowel that Swahili prefers. Rashidi is common in Tanzania and Kenya and has travelled to the U.S. with East African and African American families (said 'rah-SHEE-dee').

In the U.S. it is rare but recognizable. Rare, dignified, and warm.

Did you know? Rashidi is Rashid with a Swahili ending — the Arabic name travelled down the East African coast with centuries of trade, and settled there in this warmer, longer form. It means 'rightly guided' (said 'rah-SHEE-dee').
Overall data confidence 58%
References — Rashidi — Swahili form of Arabic Rashid, 'rightly guided'

Variations

RashidRasheedRachid

Nicknames

RashiShidi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rashidi mean?

Rashidi means 'rightly guided; of sound judgement' — the Swahili form of the Arabic name Rashid.

How do you pronounce Rashidi?

It's said rah-SHEE-dee /rɑːˈʃiː.di/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rashidi a boy or girl name?

Rashidi is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rashidi?

Rashidi is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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