Meaning, origin, history
Hedi is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the male name "Haydar". It means "lion" or "brave". The name has been used in various forms across different cultures and languages. In Arabic, it can be written as حيدر (Haydar), while in Turkish, it appears as Heydar. In some cases, Hedi may also have Hebrew origins, where it is a diminutive form of the name "Haim", meaning "life". Despite its masculine roots, Hedi has been increasingly used as a feminine name in recent years.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Hiedi since 1880
Total births
1,033
Total since 1880
Peak year
1979
56 births
in 2012
7
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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vs previous 5 years