Rasul Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationrah-SOOL / rɑːˈsuːlArabic; Persian
Meaning
Arabic: messenger; Persian: prophet
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Rasul is derived from the Arabic word for 'messenger' and is often associated with religious contexts, particularly in Islam. In Islamic tradition, it refers to a prophet or messenger of God. The name is used in various cultures influenced by Arabic and Persian languages. It has been adopted in different regions, reflecting the spread of Islamic culture.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rasool
- Rasulullah
International Variants
- Rasul (Arabic)
- Rasul (Persian)
Famous people named Rasul
Rasul Gamzatov was a renowned Avar poet from Dagestan, known for his contributions to Russian literature.
Rasul Mirza was a prominent Azerbaijani politician and public figure in the early 20th century.
Fictional characters named Rasul
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rasul was first seen in the United States in 1975. Rasul has ranked as high as #1223 nationally, which occurred in 1994, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Rasul has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rasul (2019)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1978 | 9 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 11 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 12 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 14 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 1997 | 10 |
| 1998 | 9 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 7 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 11 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 |