Rashid means “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Rashid is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Rashid mean?
پاراسەتلىك، ئاقىل، يېتىلگەن؛ توغرا يولدا ماڭغانLiteral meaning
Rashid (راشىد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Wisdom and knowledge
Rashid in Uyghur, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Rashid mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written راشىد, Rashid (ULY transliteration), Rashit and راشىت. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Rashid mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Rashid and Рашид (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Rashid mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Рәшит and Rashid (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Rashid mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Rashid (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Rashid come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Rashid?
Rashid is used as a given name in Uyghur, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Rashid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | راشىدArabic script RashitLatin, variant راشىتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided” | Documented[1] |
| Uzbek | RashidLatin | Boy | same as above: “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided” | Editorial |
| Tatar | РәшитCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | RashidLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Rashid
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| راشىد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Rashid[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Rashit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| راشىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Rashid | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Рашид | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Рәшит | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Rashid | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Rashid | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Rashid
Variants and linked names
- RashideGirl“wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided”
Names with a similar meaning
- AbdualimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdülâlimBoy“servant of the All-Knowing”
- AbdulelimBoy“servant of God, the All-Knowing”
- AbdülhakimBoy“servant of the Wise”
- AbdulmuttelibBoy“seeker of knowledge”
- AbdulpazilBoy“learned, virtuous person”
- AbdüzzekiBoy“servant of the Intelligent”
- AblikimBoy“servant of the Wise”
Sibling names for Rashid
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Rashid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- EhzemBoy“most intelligent”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- HeqileGirl“lady; intelligent girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- “smooth; clean, clever, gentle; girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- OrifBoy“knowing, wise”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- OqilaGirl“intelligent, wise”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ZuweyreGirl“intelligent girl; little girl”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- ErpanBoy“knowledge, insight”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
- “girl whose wisdom makes her seem a mother to all”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme wisdom and knowledge
Common questions about Rashid
What does the name Rashid mean?
Rashid means “wise, intelligent, mature; rightly guided”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Rashid a girl's or a boy's name?
Rashid is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Uzbek: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Rashid come from?
Rashid is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rashid?
Rashid is recorded for Uyghur, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Rashid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: راشىد (Arabic script), Rashit (Latin), راشىت (Arabic script), Rashid (Latin), Рәшит (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Rashid have?
Rashid has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: پاراسەتلىك، ئاقىل، يېتىلگەن؛ توغرا يولدا ماڭغان; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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