الهادي

Hedi

boyArabic, Tunisian form of al-Hadi

Hedi is a Muslim boy name meaning “The guide”.

MeaningThe guide
GenderBoy
OriginArabic, Tunisian form of al-Hadi
Arabic spellingالهادي
PronunciationHEH-dee
Arabic rootه د ي (h-d-y) — guidance
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Hedi

Hedi is the Tunisian spelling of al-Hādī, the guide, with the long a pronounced closer to e in Tunisian speech. Al-Hādī is one of the Names of God, and the name expresses a hope for guidance. A well-known bearer is Hédi Nouira, a prime minister of Tunisia.

Is Hedi a Muslim name?

Yes. Hedi is the Tunisian form of Hadi, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'guide'.

Is Hedi in the Quran?

'But sufficient is your Lord as a guide and a helper' (Quran 25:31).

Where is the name Hedi used?

Characteristic of Tunisia.

Gifts with the name Hedi

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Spellings and variants of Hedi

HadiElhadiHédiLahdi

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hedi mean?

Hedi means 'The guide'. It comes from Arabic, Tunisian form of al-Hadi.

Is Hedi a Muslim name?

Yes. Hedi is the Tunisian form of Hadi, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'guide'.

How do you write Hedi in Arabic?

Hedi is written الهادي in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Hedi?

Hedi is pronounced HEH-dee.

Is Hedi mentioned in the Quran?

'But sufficient is your Lord as a guide and a helper' (Quran 25:31).

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