RASHAD
Rashad
Rashad is a British surname of Arabic origin. The surname originates from the Arabic word "رشاد" which means "good guidance" or "rightly guided". It is believed that the name was brought to Britain through migration and is now carried by individuals of diverse backgrounds.
The Rashad surname is not commonly found in British records, but individuals with this surname may have familial ties to regions where Arabic is spoken, such as the Middle East or North Africa. In Britain, the surname Rashad may be associated with families who have shared ties to Islamic cultural heritage, reflecting the multicultural fabric of modern British society.
Due to the relatively low prevalence and specific ethnic associations of the Rashad surname, individuals bearing this name may have a unique family history that intertwines British and Arabic influences. The surname Rashad carries with it a sense of guidance and righteousness, reflecting the values and cultural significance of the Arabic language from which it originates.
There are approximately 182 people named Rashad in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Rashad.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Abdul
- Ahmad
- Ehab
- Khaled
- Mahmood
- Matthew
- Mohamed
- Mohammad
- Mohammed
- Muhammad
- Omar
Female
- Marlene
- Nazia
- Parveen
- Rahila
- Rizwana
- Robina
- Saira
- Sarah
- Shagufta
- Shazia
- Wendy