The nameRachid
Rachid is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "rightly guided, wise". It has been given in France for several decades.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Rachid comes from the Arabic rashid, "rightly guided, sensible". It is also spelled Rashid.
Origin
Arabic. The caliph Harun al-Rashid is remembered thanks to the One Thousand and One Nights.
History
The name has been given in France for several decades and peaked there in the late 1970s.
Did you know?
- The singer Rachid Taha had a big hit in 1997 with his version of Ya Rayah, a song by the Algerian Dahmane El Harrachi.
Famous people named Rachid
- Rachid Taha, singer
Popularity of the name Rachid
Rachid in France
Rachid was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 5,935 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Rachid. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1979. Half of all babies named Rachid in France were born before 1977, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 42 births a year.
Variants and related names
Rachid in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rachid mean?
Rachid comes from the Arabic rashid, "rightly guided, sensible". It is also spelled Rashid.
What is the origin of the name Rachid?
Arabic. The caliph Harun al-Rashid is remembered thanks to the One Thousand and One Nights.
Is Rachid a girl's or a boy's name?
Rachid is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Rachid?
Variants and related names of Rachid include Rachida.
Who are famous people named Rachid?
Rachid Taha, singer.