Rightly guided, wise, or having true faith
Derived from the Arabic root 'r-sh-d', it signifies a person who is on the right path or possesses sound judgment. In Islamic tradition, Al-Rashid is one of the 99 names of Allah, representing the Ultimate Guide. It has historically been a popular name among scholars and leaders in the Muslim world.
Less common today
Rashid isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,463 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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