Find out how popular the first name Mahdee has been for the last 3 years (from 1976 to 1978) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Mahdee by gender

Based on the last 3 years of data, Mahdee is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1978, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Mahdee.

The history of the first name Mahdee

The name Mahdee has its origins in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, rooted in the religion of Islam. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mahdi," which means "the guided one" or "the rightly guided one." It is closely associated with the concept of the Mahdi, a messianic figure in Islamic eschatology who is believed to appear towards the end of times to establish justice and peace on Earth.

In Islamic tradition, the Mahdi is considered a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad and is expected to emerge during a time of great turmoil and corruption. The name Mahdee is often given to newborn boys with the hope that they will grow up to be righteous individuals guided by the teachings of Islam.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mahdee can be traced back to the 8th century AD, during the Abbasid Caliphate. Muhammad al-Mahdi, born in 744 AD, was the third Abbasid caliph who ruled from 775 to 785 AD. He is known for his efforts to restore the caliphate's power and authority after a period of instability.

Another notable figure who bore the name Mahdee was Muhammad al-Mahdi, the twelfth and final Imam in Shia Islam. Born in 868 AD in Samarra, Iraq, he is believed to have gone into occultation (a state of concealment) at a young age and is expected to reappear as the promised Mahdi to establish a just and righteous rule on Earth.

In the 9th century, a religious leader named Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Nafs al-Zakiyyah, also known as al-Mahdi, led a revolt against the Abbasid Caliphate in Medina, claiming to be the awaited Mahdi. His rebellion was ultimately crushed, but his story remains an important part of Islamic history.

During the 16th century, a Sunni Islamic preacher and scholar named Nur al-Din al-Mahdi al-Samani, born in 1456 in Damascus, gained prominence for his teachings and writings on Islamic theology and jurisprudence.

In more recent times, Mahdee was the name of a prominent Sudanese politician and writer, Mahdee Awad al-Khalifah, who served as the Prime Minister of Sudan from 1964 to 1965. He was born in 1913 and played a significant role in the country's political landscape during the post-independence era.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Mahdee, reflecting its deep-rooted significance in Islamic culture and tradition.

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