Rasheed at a glance
- Meaning
- Rightly guided
- Origin
- Arabic
- Religion
- Muslim
- Gender
- boy
- Pronunciation
- RA-sheed
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Rashid, Rashida, Rashidie, Rashi, Raashida, Raashidie
Lucky details for Rasheed
- Number
- 8
- Color
- Deep Indigo
- Stone
- Blue Sapphire
- Flower
- Iris
- Day
- Saturday
- Planet
- Saturn
- Zodiac
- Capricorn
- Metal
- Iron
Rasheed is a Arabic name meaning “rightly guided”. It is a spelling variant of Rashid and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Rasheed for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with determined, disciplined, plays the long game. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Rasheed reduce to 8, a number linked with Saturn and with people who are resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal.
Numerology
Chaldean value 8 — Determined, disciplined, plays the long game.
Personality
Determined, disciplined, plays the long game
Positive Traits
Resilient, fair, exceptionally hard-working and loyal
Negative Traits
Sets very high standards and can be hard on themselves
Career Suggestions
Finance, law, construction, administration, public service
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FAQs about the name Rasheed
What does the name Rasheed mean?
Rasheed means “rightly guided” and comes from a Arabic root.
Is Rasheed a boy or girl name?
Rasheed is most often used as a boy name today.
How do you pronounce Rasheed?
Rasheed is pronounced RA-sheed (2 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Rasheed?
The lucky number for Rasheed is 8, ruled by Saturn.
What are good nicknames for Rasheed?
Popular short forms include Rash, Rasi, Rasy, Ray.
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