History:

Islams spread was a major factor. As Islam grew, so did names like Mehdi. Trade routes also helped move people and their names around. People also moved for better jobs or education, spreading the name further. Sadly, wars and forced movements also played a part.

Description:

Mehdi is a surname common among Muslims, particularly Shia and Sunni groups across many Muslim countries.

Mehdis name has cool variations! Besides Mehdi, youve got Medhi, a shorter version. Theres also Mehdí, using a little mark above the i to show how its said. And sometimes, you see things like Mehdiyev – thats a family name version, common in some places. It all depends on where this surname comes from and how its written in other languages.