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Mahadi
Pronounced mah-HAH-dee /mɑˈhɑ.di/Medium
Meaning: A form of Mahdi — from the Arabic, 'the guided one; rightly guided (by God)'; a title of a promised figure in Islam; we note the sacred senseLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Mahadi is a form of Mahdi — from the Arabic, 'the guided one; rightly guided (by God)'; a title of a promised figure in Islam (we note the sacred sense). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-HAH-dee').
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, the-guided-one at the root, and lyrical.
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What does the name Mahadi mean?
Mahadi is a form of Mahdi — Arabic 'the guided one; rightly guided by God'. We note the sacred sense.
How do you pronounce Mahadi?
It's said mah-HAH-dee /mɑˈhɑ.di/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Mahadi a boy or girl name?
Mahadi is a boy's name.
How popular is Mahadi?
Mahadi is a very rare name in the U.S.













