ALL meanings of mahdi
Mah·di
M m - noun plural mahdi the Muslim messiah, an expected spiritual and temporal ruler destined to establish a reign of righteousness throughout the world. 1
- noun plural mahdi any of various claimants to this role, especially Muhammad Ahmed, who established an independent government in the Anglo-Egyptian Sudan that lasted until 1898. 1
- noun mahdi the title assumed by Mohammed Ahmed. ?1843–85, Sudanese military leader, who led a revolt against Egypt (1881) and captured Khartoum (1885) 0
- noun mahdi any of a number of Muslim messiahs expected to convert all mankind to Islam 0
- noun mahdi a Muslim messianic leader; esp., such a leader and prophet expected by Muslims to appear on earth before the world ends 0