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MahdiIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Guided one, Rightly guided one

Pronunciation: MAH-dee

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Name
Mahdi
Meaning
Guided one, Rightly guided one
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
MAH-dee
Lucky Number
11
11
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Mahdi mean?

Mahdi is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Guided one". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: MAH-dee. Lucky number: 11. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

مہدی

وہ شخص جس کی آمد سے الله تعالیٰ دنیا میں صلح و صفائی قائم کرے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

مهدي

من يهدي الله الناس ويقودهم إلى الطريق الصحيح

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

MAH-dee

IPA

/ˈmɑːhdi/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Mahdi is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Guided one. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

11

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

GreenBlueYellow

Lucky Stone

Rose Quartz

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: Indicates intuition, sensitivity, and the ability to see beyond the physical world.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindJustPeacefulBraveV = VirtuousC = Courageous

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A sign of Allah's guidance and blessings. Representing hope and redemption.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The Mahdi holds deep cultural significance within the Shia branch of Islam. He is often seen as a savior and the hope for a better world. Mahdi's coming is depicted as the closure of a cyclical view of history and the advent of a new era of peace and prosperity.
From a spiritual perspective, the Mahdi represents the fulfillment of Prophecy, the embodiment of divine wisdom, and the ultimate manifestation of love and justice. He is revered by many Muslims as a guide, a source of knowledge, and a spiritual beacon in times of darkness and uncertainty.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

The Mahdi is a messianic figure in Islamic eschatology who is believed to bring justice and peace to the world before the Day of Judgment.

8th to 13th century

Historical records show that The Mahdi is mentioned in several hadiths and is believed to be the caliph of God on Earth. The name Mahdi carried significant weight in that era.

7th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Mahdi

The guided one, leader to the right path

🇵🇰Urdu

مہدی

وہ شخص جس کی آمد سے الله تعالیٰ دنیا میں صلح و صفائی قائم کرے

🇸🇦Arabic

مهدي

من يهدي الله الناس ويقودهم إلى الطريق الصحيح

🇮🇳Hindi

मेहदी

भगवान द्वारा निर्देशित व्यक्ति जो सही मार्ग पर चलाए

🇦🇫Pashto

مهدي

هغه څوک چې د الله لخوا هدايت شوی دی

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Connected entities and semantic relationships

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Religion
IslamMonotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the Quran
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Language
ArabicSemitic language of the Arab world and the Quran
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Language
UrduIndo-Aryan language of Pakistan and parts of India
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Language
EnglishGermanic language originating in England, now global lingua franca
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Country
Saudi ArabiaMiddle Eastern country, birthplace of Islam
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EgyptNorth African country with Arabic and ancient Egyptian naming traditions
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Quranic
QuranThe central religious text of Islam
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Culture
Islamic CultureThe cultural traditions of Muslim societies worldwide
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