About Mahdavi
The surname Mahdavi is of Persian origin and is derived from the Arabic word "Mahdi," meaning "guided" or "guided one." It is a title used in Islamic eschatology to refer to the prophesied redeemer of Islam who will establish peace and justice in the world. As a surname, Mahdavi is commonly associated with individuals who are believed to be descendants or followers of the Mahdi.
The surname Mahdavi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahdavi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mahdavi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mahdavi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.