ahmedi
|ah-me-di|
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/ɑːˈmɛdi/
member of Ahmadiyya
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Ahmedi' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'أحمدي', where 'أحمد' (Ahmad) is a name meaning 'most commendable'.
Historical Evolution
'أحمدي' transformed into the English word 'Ahmedi' as the community spread globally.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to followers of Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, but over time it evolved to represent members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a member of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, a religious movement founded in the late 19th century.
The Ahmedi community has a strong presence in several countries.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/05 08:21