Magdi
Magdi is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Egyptian form origin, meaning “Glorious, of glory”.
| Meaning | Glorious, of glory |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Egyptian form |
| Written as | مجدي |
| Pronunciation | MAG-dee |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Sudan |
Meaning and origin of Magdi
Magdi is the Egyptian form of the Arabic Majdi. In Cairo, the letter jim is pronounced as a hard g, so Majdi turns into Magdi. Its base is majd, glory and honour, with an -i ending that gives it the sense of 'glorious'. It became very popular in Egypt in the middle of the twentieth century; the footballer Magdi Abdelghani is one well-known bearer.
Is Magdi a Muslim name?
Magdi's root appears in the Quran in 'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (hamidun majid)' (Quran 11:73).
How popular is Magdi?
It is very common in Egypt, while Levantine and Gulf Arabs say Majdi.
Gifts with the name Magdi
- Magdi name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Magdi
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magdi mean?
Magdi means 'Glorious, of glory'. It is of Arabic, Egyptian form origin.
Is Magdi a Muslim name?
Magdi's root appears in the Quran in 'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (hamidun majid)' (Quran 11:73).
How do you pronounce Magdi?
Magdi is pronounced MAG-dee.
Is Magdi a boy or girl name?
Magdi is usually a boy name.