Hady

Hady is a masculine given name of Arabic origin and, less commonly, a surname. It is widely used among Arabic-speaking communities and in Muslim-majority societies. The name comes from the Arabic root h-d-y, associated with guidance and leadership. The form Hady (also transliterated as Hadi, Haadi, or Haidy) is typically interpreted as "guide" or "one who guides." The exact transliteration varies by country and language and may reflect different pronunciations of the same root.

In given-name usage, Hady is found across the Arab world and in countries with strong Muslim diasporas, including parts of Africa, South Asia, and Europe. It is often chosen for its positive connotations of guidance and wisdom. As a surname, Hady occurs less frequently but can be found in communities where patronymic naming practices link surnames to an ancestor named Hady.

Variants and related names include Hadi and Haadi, which share the same root and meaning but differ in transliteration. In non-Arab contexts, individuals bearing the name may have diverse cultural backgrounds, and the spelling Hady may reflect local orthography rather than a distinct meaning.