Mehdi
Meaning of Mehdi
The name Mehdi, pronounced MEH-dee (/meːdi/), is a male given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word "Mahdi," which means "guided" or "rightly guided." The name carries significant cultural and religious connotations in Islamic tradition, where Al-Mahdi is believed to be a messianic figure who will appear to bring justice and peace. The variation Mehdy is also commonly used. In the United States, the popularity of the name Mehdi has fluctuated over the years, with occurrences ranging from as few as 5 newborns in 1978 to as many as 37 in 2012. Despite its relatively modest ranking—peaking at 2465th in 1979—the name has maintained a consistent presence. Its unique sound and profound meaning make it an appealing choice for parents looking for a distinctive yet meaningful name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as MEH-dee (/meːdi/)
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Notable People Named Mehdi
| Mehdi Raza Hasan is a British-American broadcaster and author known for presenting The Mehdi Hasan Show on Peacock and MSNBC. |
| Mehdi Taremi is an Iranian professional footballer known for his role as a striker for Porto and the Iran national team. |
| Mehdi Carcela - Mehdi François Carcela-González is a professional footballer known for his skills as a midfielder. |
| Mehdi Mahdavikia is an Iranian professional football coach and former player known for his positions as a right winger or right back. |
| Mehdi Bazargan was an Iranian scholar, academic, pro-democracy activist, and the head of Iran's interim government. |
| Seyed Mehdi Rahmati Oskuei is an Iranian football coach and former player who currently manages Nassaji Mazandaran F.C. in the Persian Gulf Pro League, and played for the Iran national team between 2004 and 2013. |
| Mehdi Ballouchy is a retired Moroccan professional footballer who played as a midfielder and is now part of the coaching staff for New York City FC. |
| Mehdi Hasan SI was a prominent Pakistani left-wing journalist, media historian, and academic known for his expertise in political analysis. |
| Mehdi Safaei is a multi-talented Iranian athlete, investor, lecturer, and entrepreneur known for owning Concept Industrial Group and being a national role model for entrepreneurs. |
| Mehdi El Idrissi is a Moroccan businessman. |
| Mehdi Khazali is an Iranian publisher, physician, blogger, and Islamic scholar known for his opposition to the excessive mixing of religion and government in modern society and his criticism of the Iranian government. |
| Mehdi Torabi is an Iranian professional footballer known for his role as a winger for Persepolis and the Iran national team. |
| Mehdi Hashemi Rafsanjani is an Iranian businessman and the fourth child of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, former president of Iran, known as an Iranian "Aghazadeh." |
| Mehdi Boukamir is a Belgian-born professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Charleroi and represents Morocco at the youth international level. |
| Mehdi Bajestani is an Iranian actor known for his role as Saeed Hanaee in the crime thriller Holy Spider (2022) and has received award nominations for his performance. |
