Sadi

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Pronounced SAY-dee /ˈseɪ.di/Medium

Meaning: Usually a pared-down spelling of Sadie, itself a pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'lady; noblewoman'). Separately, Sadi exists as a Turkish/Arabic name (from sa'id, 'happy; fortunate'), more often a boy's. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Sadi is a trimmed Sadie — and Sadie goes back to Sarah, 'lady' (said 'SAY-dee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew

MeaningUsually a pared-down spelling of Sadie, itself a pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'lady; noblewoman'). Separately, Sadi exists as a Turkish/Arabic name (from sa'id, 'happy; fortunate'), more often a boy's. Routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#14908 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 669

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sadi reads first as a slimmed spelling of Sadie, the old pet form of Sarah (Hebrew, 'lady; princess') that came roaring back into fashion. It is also a name in its own right in Turkish and Arabic use, from sa'id ('happy; fortunate'), where it leans to boys. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'SAY-dee').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S., in the long shadow of Sadie. Rare, trimmed, and friendly.

Did you know? Strip the -e from Sadie and you get Sadi: same warm sound, cleaner on the page. Behind it stands Sarah, 'lady; noblewoman'. A separate Turkish/Arabic Sadi also exists, so routes are uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Sadi — Sadie/Sarah route; separate Turkish/Arabic Sadi; routes uncertain

Variations

SadieSadySadey

Nicknames

SadDee

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Sarah— the classic Sadie ultimately comes from

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sadi mean?

Sadi is usually a spelling of Sadie, from Sarah, 'lady; princess'; a separate Turkish/Arabic Sadi also exists. Routes uncertain.

How do you pronounce Sadi?

It's said SAY-dee /ˈseɪ.di/ — two beats, stress on the first.

Is Sadi a boy or girl name?

Here Sadi is a girl's name; note the Turkish/Arabic Sadi leans to boys.

How popular is Sadi?

Sadi is a rare name for girls in the U.S., far behind Sadie.