Male Name
Rachid
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
isograms
variants
Writing Systems
رشيد, راشدArabic
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
13/100
Meaning & Etymology
Rashid or Rachid (Arabic: راشد [raːʃɪd]) and Rasheed (Arabic: رشيد [raʃiːd]) are Arabic names meaning "rightly guided". These names are commonly used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide. The name Rachid is an alternate transcription of رشيد or راشد, primarily used in North Africa.
Etymology
Original Form:
راشد or رشيد
Evolution:
The names have evolved through various transcriptions and pronunciations across different regions, particularly in North Africa where Rachid is a common variant.
Source:
Arabic