Mahdi
Mahdi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Rightly guided one”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مهدي |
| Pronunciation | MAH-dee |
| Arabic root | ه د ي (h-d-y) — to guide |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mahdi
Mahdi (Mahdī) means 'the rightly guided one', from hudā, guidance. In Islamic belief al-Mahdī is a righteous leader from the family of the Prophet ﷺ who will appear before the end of time, which gives the name great weight in both Sunni and Shia communities. The Abbasid caliph al-Mahdi bore it as a title, and it is a common name from Morocco to Iran.
Is Mahdi a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahdi is a Muslim name meaning the rightly guided one, closely connected to Islamic teaching about al-Mahdi.
Is Mahdi in the Quran?
Its root is in the prayer of every Muslim: 'Guide us (ihdinā) to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).
Where is the name Mahdi used?
Used worldwide; Mehdi is the usual form in Iran, Turkey and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Mahdi
- Mahdi name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Mahdi baby gifts (Amazon)
- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Mahdi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mahdi mean?
Mahdi means 'Rightly guided one'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Mahdi a Muslim name?
Yes. Mahdi is a Muslim name meaning the rightly guided one, closely connected to Islamic teaching about al-Mahdi.
How do you write Mahdi in Arabic?
Mahdi is written مهدي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mahdi?
Mahdi is pronounced MAH-dee.
Is Mahdi mentioned in the Quran?
Its root is in the prayer of every Muslim: 'Guide us (ihdinā) to the straight path' (Quran 1:6).