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Khan Mehdi

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Personal Details

Given Name
Khan
Surname
Mehdi
Occupation
Minister

The Name Khan

Origin
Turkic, Persian, Mongolian
Meaning
Ruler, king, or leader.
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The Mehdi Surname

Origin
Arabic, Persian
Meaning
The guided one; a title referring to the Islamic messianic figure.
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