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I find this name exotic and while the proper pronunciation is a tad difficult upon an American tongue,it's sound is very pleasing to the ears. It is also used as a girls name in some areas. Variations of the name include Mehedi, Mahdi, Mehndi, and Mehendi.

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Meanings and history of the name Mehdi

Mehdi has two origins- one Islamic and one Hindi. In Hindi it means Mehndi which is Henna when placed upon the hand. It is a fairly common name in the India/Bangladesh/Pakistan tri-area. In Islam and/or in Arabic language, it is the name of a future prophet to come to the earth to re-instate Islam and lead the worthy Muslims to paradise. It is also used as a girls name in some areas of the world. Variations of the name include Mehedi, Mahdi, Mehndi, and Mehendi.

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