Mahdi

Mahdi Meaning & Origin

About Mahdi
The surname Mahdi is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "mahdi," which means "guided one" or "the one who is rightly guided." In Islamic tradition, Mahdi refers to a messianic figure who is believed to appear at the end of times to establish justice and righteousness on Earth. As a surname, Mahdi is often used by individuals or families who trace their ancestry back to someone who was considered pious or righteous, or who may have been associated with the concept of the Mahdi in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Mahdi is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Mahdi: 1,241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21157
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahdi based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Mahdi is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MT
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 D IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑdi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mahdi in Braille

Here's how to represent Mahdi in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Mahdi in braille

How to sign the name Mahdi using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Mahdi using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Mahdi in sign language

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