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Hadi

Boy name · 30 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Hadi: 30 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 7 births in 2025.

Of Arabic origin, Hadi means "guide" or "leader," rooted in the same linguistic family as the divine name Al-Hadi, "The Guide," one of the 99 names of God in Islam. One notable bearer was the Abbasid caliph Al-Hadi, who ruled briefly in the late 8th century, and the name is also carried by modern figures such as Malaysian politician Hadi Awang. While no major places bear the name directly, the root appears in the related term "hidayah" (guidance). The feminine form Hadiya is a popular variant, and in some contexts Hadi can also be understood as "gift," though the guiding meaning remains primary. Across the Muslim world, it is a well‑loved choice for boys, reflecting a quality of spiritual leadership.