Rasih is a masculine given name of Arabic origin which is used in Turkey.[1] It is a derivative of the Arabic word rusûh.[2] According to the Turkish Language Association during the Ottoman period it was used as an adjective with the meaning "solid, durable and strong."[1]
Notable people with the name include:
- Rasih Ulaş Bardakçı, known as Ulaş Bardakçı (1947–1972), Turkish revolutionary
- Rasih Dino (1865–1927), Albanian diplomat and politician
- Rasih Nuri İleri (1920–2014), Turkish writer and politician
References
edit- ^ a b "Rasih Ne Demek, Ne Anlama Gelir? Rasih Kelimesinin Tdk Sözlük Anlamı". Hürriyet (in Turkish). 2 January 2022. Retrieved 28 February 2024.
- ^ "Râsihîn". TDV İslâm Encyclopedia (in Turkish). Vol. 34. 2007.