Indian name meaning
Rashid
♂ BoyRa·shid · 2 syllables
Rightly guided
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| R | a | s | h | i | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
2 + 1 + 3 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Rashid carries the name number 7.
About the name Rashid
Rashid is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Rightly guided.”
Spoken aloud it is Ra·shid — 2 syllables. Rashid turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rashid mean?
Rashid means “Rightly guided.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Rashid a boy or a girl name?
Rashid is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Rashid?
Rashid is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Rashid?
Rashid has 2 syllables and is said as Ra·shid.
What is the numerology number of the name Rashid?
In the Chaldean system, Rashid has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Rashid a common name in India?
Rashid appears 7 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Rashid?
For a sister to Rashid, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Raahi, Rabab, Rahmat or Rania all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Rashid?
Shahid, Zahid, Nahid or Khurshid share Rashid's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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