Boy name
Hedi name meaning
“guide”
Hedi is a masculine name meaning guide or one who gives direction, commonly linked to the Arabic name Hādī. The spelling Hedi is particularly associated with North African Arabic pronunciation. Heddy is another spelling variant connected with this form of the name.
What does Hedi mean?
The ending -di occurs in names with different origins, such as Budi, Hadi, and Effendi. It has no shared meaning of its own; each complete name needs its own explanation. More boy names ending in -di →
Origin and cultural usage of Hedi
Hedi is one spelling of Arabic Hādī, meaning guide or one who gives direction. This spelling is particularly associated with North African Arabic pronunciation.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Hedi in Islam and the Quran
Hedi does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (بهادي) does, for example in QS An-Naml [27]: 81. The word is used in an expression about guiding the blind.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Hedi
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Hedi, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Hedi: guide
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Tarmidi: from Tirmidh
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Meaning of each word
- Hedi: guide
- Azizi: my dear one
- Nuruddin: light of the faith
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Hedi Afifuddin
Meaning of each word
- Hedi: guide
- Afifuddin: one who is chaste in religion
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Meaning of each word
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
- Hedi: guide
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
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Hedi Iqbal
Meaning of each word
- Hedi: guide
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
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Meaning of each word
- Hedi: guide
- Sujud: prostration in worship
- Isya: nighttime; the obligatory night prayer
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How to pronounce Hedi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /hɛdi/ |
| Arabic script | هادي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦢꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮨᮓᮤ |
Is Hedi a boy’s name?
Yes, Hedi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Hedi ranks #1,826 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Hedi
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
Famous people named Hedi
- Hedi Yunus · b. 1968
- Hedi Hariyanto · b. 1962
- Hedi M. Idris
- Hedi Muchwanto
- Hedi Muhammad Idris · b. 1965
- Hedi Permadi Boy · b. 1978
- Hedi Susilo
- Hedi Tresar Liani · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Hedi
What is the meaning of Hedi?
Hedi means guide. Hedi is one spelling of Arabic Hādī, meaning guide or one who gives direction. This spelling is particularly associated with North African Arabic pronunciation.
Is Hedi a boy’s name?
Yes, Hedi is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 86% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Hedi?
Hedi is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Hedi in the Quran?
Hedi does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (بهادي) does, for example in QS An-Naml [27]: 81. The word is used in an expression about guiding the blind.
How many syllables does Hedi have?
Hedi has 2 syllables (He-di) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Hedi?
Hedi ranks #1,826 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Hedi?
Other spellings: Heddy.
What full names go well with Hedi?
Some ideas: Hedi Ahad Tarmidi; Hedi Azizi Nuruddin; Hedi Afifuddin.
Famous people named Hedi?
Notable people named Hedi include Hedi Yunus, Hedi Hariyanto, Hedi M. Idris.
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