Rasit

Rasit is a masculine given name used primarily in Turkish-speaking communities. It is a variant of the Arabic name Rashid, which is commonly interpreted as "rightly guided" or "wise." In Turkish spelling, the form Raşit with the letter ş is standard, while Rasit without diacritics is common in English-language contexts or records that omit Turkish diacritics.

Etymology and usage: Rasit's root is the Arabic Rashid (راشد). The name spread with Islamic influence and through Turkish culture dating to the Ottoman period. It remains in use in Turkey and among Turkish-speaking communities in the Caucasus, the Balkans, and the global diaspora, often as a male given name.

Variants and related names include Raşit, Rashid, Rasheed, and Rasit. These forms share the same semantic core and appear in different languages and transliteration systems.

Notable individuals named Rasit have appeared in various fields, including sports, academia, and public life, mainly in Turkey. As a name, Rasit reflects a long-standing practice of adopting Arabic-derived given names in Turkish onomastics.