Madi

Madi as a feminine English name originated as a short form of Madison or Madeline, both of which ultimately trace back to different roots: Madison derives from a surname meaning son of Maud, while Madeline is an English form of Magdalene, referring to a person from Magdala on the Sea of Galilee. As a masculine Kazakh name, Mädi is a form of Mahdi, an Arabic name meaning the guided one, carrying strong Islamic messianic significance. Related forms include Maddie, Maddy, Madison, Madeline, and Mahdi.