عبد الهادي

Abdul-Hadi

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Abdul-Hadi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Servant of the Guide”.

MeaningServant of the Guide
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبد الهادي
Pronunciationab-dul-HAA-dee
Arabic rootع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Hadi

Abdul-Hadi is ʿAbd al-Hādī, 'servant of the Guide', the One who guides hearts to truth. The name is widespread in the Levant, Iraq and Malaysia, and is often shortened to Hadi. The name reflects the Muslim prayer for guidance repeated in every unit of prayer: 'Guide us to the straight path.'

Is Abdul-Hadi a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Hadi is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the guide', built on al-Hādī, one of the names of God.

Is Abdul-Hadi in the Quran?

'Sufficient is your Lord as a Guide (hādiyan) and a Helper' (Quran 25:31).

Where is the name Abdul-Hadi used?

Common in Palestine, Iraq, Morocco and Malaysia.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Hadi

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Hadi mean?

Abdul-Hadi means 'Servant of the Guide'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Abdul-Hadi a Muslim name?

Yes. Abdul-Hadi is a Muslim name meaning 'servant of the guide', built on al-Hādī, one of the names of God.

How do you write Abdul-Hadi in Arabic?

Abdul-Hadi is written عبد الهادي in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Abdul-Hadi?

Abdul-Hadi is pronounced ab-dul-HAA-dee.

Is Abdul-Hadi mentioned in the Quran?

'Sufficient is your Lord as a Guide (hādiyan) and a Helper' (Quran 25:31).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.