Boy name
Mahidin name meaning
“reviver of the faith”
Mahidin is a masculine name commonly linked to the Arabic name Muḥyī al-Dīn, meaning reviver of the faith. It is understood as a local form of that name. The source name also carries the interpretation renewer of the faith, alongside the meaning reviver.
What does Mahidin mean?
Reviver of the faith
In Indonesian: penghidup agama
In Nurdin, Zainuddin, and Syamsuddin, final -din relates to Arabic al-dīn, ‘the faith’ or ‘religion’, within compound names. The element is associated with Islamic naming traditions, though matching sounds alone do not establish a name’s origin. More boy names ending in -din →
Origin and cultural usage of Mahidin
Probably a local form of Arabic Muḥyī al-Dīn, meaning reviver or renewer of the faith.
Mahidin in Islam and the Quran
Mahidin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Mahidin
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mahidin/ |
| Arabic script | محيي الدين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦲꦶꦢꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮠᮤᮓᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Mahidin a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahidin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Mahidin ranks #4,221 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Mahidin
Famous people named Mahidin
- Mahidin Simbolon · b. 1951
- Mahidin
FAQ about the name Mahidin
What is the meaning of Mahidin?
Mahidin means reviver of the faith. Probably a local form of Arabic Muḥyī al-Dīn, meaning reviver or renewer of the faith.
Is Mahidin a boy’s name?
Yes, Mahidin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
Is the name Mahidin in the Quran?
Mahidin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Mahidin have?
Mahidin has 3 syllables (Ma-hi-din) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mahidin?
Mahidin ranks #4,221 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Mahidin?
Notable people named Mahidin include Mahidin Simbolon, Mahidin.
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