Rasul means “messenger”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek and also used in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Rasul is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Rasul mean?
Literal meaning
Rasul is a boy's name used in Bashkir, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Uzbek. It means “messenger”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Rasul in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Rasul mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Расул and Rasul (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “messenger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Rasul mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Rasul and Расул (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “messenger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Rasul mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Рәсүл and Rasul (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “messenger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Rasul mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Rasul (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “messenger” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Rasul come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Rasul?
Rasul is used as a given name in Kyrgyz, 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.
Rasul across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyz | РасулCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “messenger” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | RasulLatin | Boy | same as above: “messenger” | Documented[1] |
| Tatar | РәсүлCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “messenger” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | RasulLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “messenger” | 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 Rasul
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Расул | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Rasul | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Rasul | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Расул | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Рәсүл | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Rasul | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Rasul | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Rasul
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 Rasul rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- JyrgalbekBoy“lord of joy”same language (kyrgyz)
- HabibullaBoy“beloved of God”same language (uzbek, tatar, bashkir)
- BulatBoy“steel”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- FarhodBoy“understanding, clever”same language (uzbek)
- TalasBoy“blown dust; storm; trouble; corner; an Oghuz tribe”same language (kyrgyz)
- MehrinisoGirl“kindest of women”same language (uzbek)
- SuyumbikeGirl“beloved lady”same language (tatar)
- AbdurashidBoy“servant of the Rightly Guiding”same language (uzbek)
Common questions about Rasul
What does the name Rasul mean?
Rasul means “messenger”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uzbek and also used in Kyrgyz, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Rasul a girl's or a boy's name?
Rasul is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Kyrgyz: boys; Uzbek: boys; Tatar: boys; Bashkir: boys.
Where does Rasul come from?
Rasul is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Rasul?
Rasul is recorded for Kyrgyz, 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 Rasul spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Расул (Cyrillic), Rasul (Latin), Рәсүл (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Rasul have?
Rasul has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Wikipedia contributors. Rasul (ism) (uz.wikipedia.org). Wikimedia Foundation, revision 6188013. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: meaning agrees with Rasul (ism): messenger, envoy; listed as a uzbek given name in Rasul (ism)
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