Girl name
Mehdiye name meaning
“guided to the right path”
Mehdiye means “guided to the right path” and comes from Arabic mahdiyya, the feminine form of mahdī. It is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. Its linguistic connections include Mehdi and Hidayet, while the image of being shown a path gives its meaning a concrete expression.
What does Mehdiye mean?
Guided to the right path
In Turkish: doğru yola yöneltilmiş
Mehdiye is a feminine name related to Mehdi and the idea of right guidance. Its Arabic source describes being directed toward the right path. The special place of the Mahdi concept in Islamic thought gives it a religious association, although it is not a personal name found in the Quran.
The ending “-ye” has no single independent meaning across these names. In Rukiye, Safiye and Aliye, the ending is understood through each name’s linguistic origin and structure. More girl names ending in -ye →
Origin of the name Mehdiye
Mehdiye derives from Arabic mahdiyya (مهدية), the feminine form of mahdī, meaning rightly guided. It belongs to the vocabulary of guidance.
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How to pronounce Mehdiye
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mehdije/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مهديه |
| Arabic | مهدية |
Is Mehdiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Mehdiye is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Mehdiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Mehdiye
What is the meaning of Mehdiye?
Mehdiye means “guided to the right path”. Mehdiye derives from Arabic mahdiyya (مهدية), the feminine form of mahdī, meaning rightly guided. It belongs to the vocabulary of guidance.
Is Mehdiye a girl’s name?
Yes, Mehdiye is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Mehdiye in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Mehdiye nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Mehdiye?
Mehdiye is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Mehdiye have?
Mehdiye has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Mehdiye?
Mehdiye does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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