👦 Mahdi — Name Meaning & Origin

Mahdi

“The rightly guided one (مهدی)”

Gender👦 Boy
OriginPersian
ReligionMuslim
Used inIran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen
Numerology8 — strong, ambitious and good with money
Letters5 · starts with M
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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of the name Mahdi?

Mahdi means "The rightly guided one (مهدی)" (Persian origin).

Is Mahdi a boy or girl name?

Mahdi is a boy's name.

Which religion is the name Mahdi from?

Mahdi is used as a Muslim name in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Yemen.

What is the lucky number for Mahdi?

In Pythagorean numerology the name Mahdi adds up to 8, linked with being strong, ambitious and good with money.

Name meanings come from the name's language of origin; many names carry more than one meaning in different languages and communities. Rashi and nakshatra follow the traditional first-syllable (Namakshar) method — for an exact rashi use the baby's birth chart.

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