Rashid
Rashid is a common Arabic name that translates to "rightly guided" or "having the true faith." It is often used as both a given name and a surname. The name has been used by several notable people throughout history, including Rashid al-Din Tabib, a Persian physician and historian, and Rashid Nezhmetdinov, a renowned Russian chess player.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Rashid is derived from the Arabic root "R-Sh-D," which means "to guide." In the context of Islamic tradition, a Rashid is someone who is rightly guided by God and follows the true faith.
Notable people[edit | edit source]
Several notable people have carried the name Rashid, including:
- Rashid al-Din Tabib, a Persian physician and historian
- Rashid Nezhmetdinov, a renowned Russian chess player
- Rashid Rida, a Syrian Islamic reformer and journalist
- Rashid Minhas, a Pakistani Air Force pilot and national hero
- Rashid Khan (cricketer), an Afghan cricketer
See also[edit | edit source]
- Rashidun, the first four caliphs of the Islamic world, often referred to as the "Rightly Guided Caliphs"
- Rashid (disambiguation), for other uses of the name
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