Mehedi
Mehedi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Rightly guided one”.
| Meaning | Rightly guided one |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Bengali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | مهدي |
| Pronunciation | MEH-heh-dee |
| Arabic root | ه د ي (h-d-y) — to guide |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Mehedi
Mehedi is the Bengali spelling of the Arabic Mahdī, 'one who is rightly guided'. In Islamic tradition al-Mahdī is the guided leader expected near the end of time. Bengali adds an extra vowel between h and d, giving Mehedi. The same spelling also means henna in Bengali, but as a boy's name it is Mahdi.
Is Mehedi a Muslim name?
Yes. Mehedi is the Bengali form of Mahdi, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'rightly guided'.
Where is the name Mehedi used?
Very common in Bangladesh, often in compounds like Mehedi Hasan.
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Spellings and variants of Mehedi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mehedi mean?
Mehedi means 'Rightly guided one'. It comes from Arabic, Bengali spelling.
Is Mehedi a Muslim name?
Yes. Mehedi is the Bengali form of Mahdi, an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'rightly guided'.
How do you write Mehedi in Arabic?
Mehedi is written مهدي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Mehedi?
Mehedi is pronounced MEH-heh-dee.