Rashid
Meaning of Rashid
The name Rashid is a distinguished male name of Arabic origin, meaning "rightly guided" or "wise." It carries a strong cultural and historical significance within the Islamic world, often associated with wisdom and leadership. In Arabic, it is pronounced as rah-SHEED (/rɑːˈʃiːd/), while in English, it is commonly pronounced as RUH-sheed (/rəˈʃid/). The name has seen varying levels of popularity in the United States over the years, with its highest occurrence in 1984 when it ranked 1134th. Variations of the name include Rasheed. Rashid remains a timeless choice for parents seeking a name that embodies guidance and intelligence.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as rah-SHEED (/rɑːˈʃiːd/)
English
- Pronunced as RUH-sheed (/rəˈʃid/)
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Notable People Named Rashid
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| Rashid Khan Arman is an Afghan international cricketer and captain of the Afghanistan national team in the T20I format, known for his right-arm leg spin bowling and right-handed batting. |
| Rashid Gibyatovich Nezhmetdinov was a prominent Soviet chess and checkers player known for his tactical prowess and brilliant games. |
| Rashid al-Din Hamadani - Rashid al-Din Tabib was a prominent statesman, historian, and physician in Ilkhanate Iran. |
| Rashid Karami was a prominent Lebanese statesman who served as prime minister eight times and played a significant role in Lebanese politics during the Civil War, ultimately being assassinated in 1987. |
| Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa is a prominent member of the Bahraini royal family, an accomplished artist, and the chairman of Bahrain's National Council for Arts. |
| Rashid Hussein Mahmoud was a prominent Palestinian poet, orator, journalist, and translator, known for his impactful writings about human experiences. |
| Rashid Bey Ismayilov was an Azerbaijani historian, publicist, and educator. |
| Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum was an influential Emirati royal, politician, and the founding ruler of Dubai, serving as the first vice president and second prime minister of the United Arab Emirates. |
| Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas NH was a Pakistani pilot in the Pakistan Air Force, known for his bravery and sacrifice during a hijacking incident. |
| Rashid Kadyrov, former prosecutor general of Uzbekistan, was arrested in 2018 on suspicion of abuse of office and bribery, with concerns raised about his treatment while in detention. |
| Rashid Abdol Massumi was an Iranian-American cardiologist and esteemed clinical and academic professor with significant contributions to the field of cardiology. |
| Rashid Alhassan is a Ghanaian professional footballer known for his position as a left-back and his participation in the national under-17 team at the 2017 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations and 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. |
| Rashid Ramzi is a Moroccan-Bahraini track and field athlete who was stripped of his gold medal for doping after the 2008 Summer Olympics. |
| Rashid Behbudov, known as the "golden voice of Azerbaijan," was a renowned Soviet and Azerbaijani singer and actor who performed in multiple languages. |
