Hadi
In Arabic: هَادِي
Used for one who guides and leads to what is right; it carries the meaning of showing the correct path.
اسم يُستعمل لمن يهدي الطريق ويُرشد للخير، وفيه معنى الدلالة إلى الصواب.
- Boy name
- Faith
- Virtue
- Short
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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Called at home
هَادِي, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm هَادِي.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Hadi mean?
- Used for one who guides and leads to what is right; it carries the meaning of showing the correct path.
- Is Hadi a boy or a girl name?
- Hadi is a boy name.
- How is Hadi written in English?
- Hadi in Arabic: هَادِي.
- Does Hadi fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.