Reshid means “one who shows the right path”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Reshid is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Reshid mean?
توغرا يول كۆرسەتكۈچىLiteral meaning
Reshid (رەشىد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one who shows the right path” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Reshid in Uyghur
What does Reshid mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written رەشىد, Reshid (ULY transliteration), رېشىت, Reshit, رەشىت, رىشىت, Rishit and Réshit. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one who shows the right path” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Reshid come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Reshid a Uyghur name?
Yes. Reshid is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Reshid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | رەشىدArabic script رېشىتArabic script, variant ReshitLatin, variant رەشىتArabic script, variant رىشىتArabic script, variant RishitLatin, variant RéshitLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “one who shows the right path” | Documented[1] |
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 Reshid
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| رەشىد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Reshid[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| رېشىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Reshit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| رەشىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| رىشىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Rishit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Réshit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
Names related to Reshid
Sibling names for Reshid
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Reshid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- PirimBoy“our spiritual guide, our master”same language (uyghur)
- AbduxelilBoy“friend, friendly person”same language (uyghur)
- GülimariyeGirl“the name Mariye with the epithet Gül”same language (uyghur)
- AysedebGirl“girl shining, pure and white as mother-of-pearl”same language (uyghur)
- AyturaGirl“the name Tura with the epithet Ay”same language (uyghur)
- NurixumarGirl“charming, languid-eyed girl”same language (uyghur)
- AlmasBoy“diamond”same language (uyghur)
- ObulqasimBoy“father of Qasim”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Reshid
What does the name Reshid mean?
Reshid means “one who shows the right path”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Reshid a girl's or a boy's name?
Reshid is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Reshid come from?
Reshid is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Reshid?
Reshid is recorded for Uyghur. 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 Reshid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: رەشىد (Arabic script), رېشىت (Arabic script), Reshit (Latin), رەشىت (Arabic script), رىشىت (Arabic script), Rishit (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Reshid have?
Reshid has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: توغرا يول كۆرسەتكۈچى; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+8 more)
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