عبد الهادي

Abdul-Hadi

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Abdul-Hadi is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Servant of the Guide”.

MeaningServant of the Guide
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asعبد الهادي
Pronunciationab-dul-HAA-dee
TraditionMuslim
Used inLevant, Iraq, Malaysia, Pakistan

Meaning and origin of Abdul-Hadi

Abdul-Hadi means 'servant of the Guide', from ʿAbd al-Hādī. Al-Hādī is God who leads hearts to the truth. Families in the Levant, Iraq and Malaysia use the name widely, and it is often shortened to Hadi. It also mirrors a request Muslims make in every unit of prayer, when they ask God to guide them to the straight path, and for many parents, the name is itself a prayer for a rightly guided life.

Is Abdul-Hadi a Muslim name?

Abdul-Hadi is built on al-Hādī, and the Quran says: 'Sufficient is your Lord as a Guide (hādiyan) and a Helper' (Quran 25:31).

How popular is Abdul-Hadi?

It is common in Palestine, Iraq, Morocco and Malaysia.

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Spellings and variants of Abdul-Hadi

AbdulhadiAbdelhadi

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abdul-Hadi mean?

Abdul-Hadi means 'Servant of the Guide'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Abdul-Hadi a Muslim name?

Abdul-Hadi is built on al-Hādī, and the Quran says: 'Sufficient is your Lord as a Guide (hādiyan) and a Helper' (Quran 25:31).

How do you pronounce Abdul-Hadi?

Abdul-Hadi is pronounced ab-dul-HAA-dee.

Is Abdul-Hadi a boy or girl name?

Abdul-Hadi is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.