Mahdi

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Meaning

Rightly guided

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic المهدي
Urdu مہدی
Persian مهدی
Turkish Mehdi
Bengali মাহদী
Pashto مهدي

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Mahdi is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Rightly guided', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Mahdi has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mahdi comes from the Arabic root h-d-y, the same root behind Hadi and Huda, meaning “to guide.” It is translated as “the rightly guided one,” and refers in Islamic belief to a significant future figure expected to appear before the Day of Judgement to establish justice.