Madina
Madina is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “City; the City of the Prophet”.
| Meaning | City; the City of the Prophet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مدينة |
| Pronunciation | ma-DEE-nah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Bosnia And Herzegovina, West Africa |
Meaning and origin of Madina
In Arabic, madina simply means city, but above all it is the name of al-Madina al-Munawwara, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, once known as Yathrib. It is home to the Prophet's Mosque and his resting place. Parents choose it out of love for the holy city, and it is a particular favourite in Bosnia, West Africa, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
Is Madina a Muslim name?
Madina honours the Prophet's ﷺ city, which the Quran names: 'It was not [proper] for the people of Madinah... to remain behind after the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 9:120).
How popular is Madina?
It is very common in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Chechnya, Dagestan, Bosnia and West Africa.
Gifts with the name Madina
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Madina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madina mean?
Madina means 'City; the City of the Prophet'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Madina a Muslim name?
Madina honours the Prophet's ﷺ city, which the Quran names: 'It was not [proper] for the people of Madinah... to remain behind after the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 9:120).
How do you pronounce Madina?
Madina is pronounced ma-DEE-nah.
Is Madina a boy or girl name?
Madina is usually a girl name.