Elmahdi
Elmahdi is a Muslim boy name meaning “The rightly guided one”.
| Meaning | The rightly guided one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | المهدي |
| Pronunciation | el-MAH-dee |
| Arabic root | ه د ي (h-d-y) — guidance |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Elmahdi
Elmahdi is al-Mahdī, the rightly guided. In Islamic tradition the Mahdi is a promised leader who will appear before the end of time. In Sudan the name is tied to Muhammad Aḥmad al-Mahdī, who led the nineteenth-century Mahdist movement, and his descendants, the al-Mahdi family, remain prominent.
Is Elmahdi a Muslim name?
Yes. Elmahdi is a Muslim name meaning 'the rightly guided one'.
Where is the name Elmahdi used?
Common in Sudan; Mehdi is popular in Morocco, Algeria, Iran and Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Elmahdi mean?
Elmahdi means 'The rightly guided one'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Elmahdi a Muslim name?
Yes. Elmahdi is a Muslim name meaning 'the rightly guided one'.
How do you write Elmahdi in Arabic?
Elmahdi is written المهدي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Elmahdi?
Elmahdi is pronounced el-MAH-dee.