Roshad

Roshad is a masculine given name with unclear direct etymological origins. It may be a modern variant or creative spelling of more established names like Rashad or Rashid. Rashad has Arabic roots meaning 'good judgment' or 'guidance,' while Rashid means 'rightly guided' or 'having the true faith.' The spelling variation Roshad appears to have emerged relatively recently, primarily in the United States in the late 20th century. Usage data suggests it has remained uncommon compared to its potential root names. Without definitive etymological evidence, Roshad might represent a phonetic variation or creative adaptation of existing names. The name's usage patterns indicate it gained some recognition beginning in the 1980s and 1990s, though it has never been among commonly used names in official records.

Pronounced ruh-SHAHD.

As of October 2026, Roshad ranked #13857 in US births in 2017 SSA, peaked at #2996 in 1979.