Magdy
Magdy 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 |
Meaning and origin of Magdy
Magdy is the usual English spelling of the Egyptian Magdi, which is how Egyptians pronounce Majdi. Egyptian names are often written with a final -y in Latin letters, just as in Fathy or Hamdy. Its meaning is glorious, from majd, the Arabic for glory and honour, the same root found in the Quran's praise of God as Glorious. Egyptian Muslims and Christians both use the name, and it is much less common outside Egypt.
Is Magdy a Muslim name?
Magdy's root appears in 'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (hamidun majid)' (Quran 11:73), and it is used by Muslims as well as Egyptian Christians.
How popular is Magdy?
It is almost entirely Egyptian and very widespread there.
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Spellings and variants of Magdy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Magdy mean?
Magdy means 'Glorious, of glory'. It is of Arabic, Egyptian form origin.
Is Magdy a Muslim name?
Magdy's root appears in 'Indeed, He is Praiseworthy and Glorious (hamidun majid)' (Quran 11:73), and it is used by Muslims as well as Egyptian Christians.
How do you pronounce Magdy?
Magdy is pronounced MAG-dee.
Is Magdy a boy or girl name?
Magdy is usually a boy name.