Rashid

Rashid Meaning & Origin

About Rashid
The surname Rashid is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "rashid" which means "rightly guided" or "one who is on the right path." It is often used as an honorific title for someone who is considered wise, just, or righteous. The surname Rashid is commonly found among Muslims and is associated with individuals who strive to live a virtuous and morally upright life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rashid is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rashid: 6,504
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,353
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.2

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rashid based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Rashid is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RXT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AH0 SH IY1 D
🌐 IPA
/rəˈʃid/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RXT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rashid in Braille

Here's how to represent Rashid in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rashid in braille

How to sign the name Rashid using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Rashid using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Rashid in sign language

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