Origin, Meaning, and History Of Rashad
Rashad is a masculine given name and has its roots in the Arabic language. The meaning of the name is derived from the root word ‘rashada,’ which means ‘to be on the right path.’ The meanings of the name can be further elucidated to mean ‘good sense’ and ‘good guidance.’
The name Rashad is also known as a boy’s name in Muslim culture. However, it has a slightly different meaning in comparison to the Arabic meaning and means ‘integrity of conduct.’
As a personal name, Rashad may also be based on the cognate Rashid. It is taken from the Arabic word ‘rashīd,’ which means ‘wise,’ ‘right-minded,’ ‘judicious, or ‘rightly-guided.’
The name can be simply pronounced as ‘ra-SHAD’ with emphasis on the second syllable. It contains a few spelling alternatives like Rasad and Rishad. It is also spelled as Reşat in Turkish and Rəşad in Azerbaijani.
The name Rashad is yet to be seen as fictitious, but it has been found in the famous Japanese dark fantasy anime seriesAttack on Titan. Rashad is the name of a team leader in the Survey Corps Fourth Squad. Moreover, it is famously born by the Tony Award winner for Best Actress in a Play as the first black actress, Phylicia Rashad, who is best known as Clair Huxtable from The Cosby Show.
In Sudan’s Nuba hills, it is found as a small language family. The languages are named after South Kordofan’s Rashad district and are primarily called Rashad languages. Geographically, it is the name of a village in Iraq.
This name can be a good choice for your little one because it gives the impression of a moral compass.
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Rashad On The Popularity Chart
Rashad has been fluctuating in terms of popularity in the United States. The graphs provided by the Social Security Administration will give you a better understanding of the popularity and ranking of the name.
Popularity Over Time
The name has seen a rise and fall in popularity over the years. At its peak, it had 677 babies per million holding the name in 1990.
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The name has gone down in its ranking over the years. At its highest, it stood at 12636th position in 1980.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sounds To Rashad
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Rashad?
The name Rashad means thinker, counselor, having good judgment, and good sense and good guidance.
2. What is the origin of the name Rashad?
Rashad has an Arabic origin.
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