Edina
Edina is a Muslim girl name meaning “Faithful, devoted (from dīn, 'faith')”.
| Meaning | Faithful, devoted (from dīn, 'faith') |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Bosnian |
| Pronunciation | eh-DEE-nah |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Edina
In Bosnia and the wider Balkans, Edina is understood as the feminine of the boy's name Edin. Edin is generally linked to the Arabic dīn (دين), 'faith' or 'religion', the same word that appears at the end of names like Alaudin (ʿAlāʾ al-Dīn) and Nurudin. On that basis the name is explained as 'faithful' or 'devoted to the faith'. It is a local Balkan formation rather than a classical Arabic name, and the link to dīn is the accepted explanation among Bosniak families.
Edina became a popular girl's name among Bosniak Muslims in the twentieth century and remains common in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Sandžak region, Montenegro and Kosovo, as well as among Bosniak communities in Germany, Austria, Scandinavia and the United States. It is pronounced eh-DEE-nah. An unrelated Edina exists in Hungary, where it was popularised in the nineteenth century through literature, and the name is also known in some English-speaking countries; in those settings it has no connection to Arabic or Islam. The related short form Dina is used in Bosnia too.
Is Edina a Muslim name?
Yes, in Bosnia and the Balkans Edina is a Muslim name. Bosniak families use it as the feminine of Edin, linked to the Arabic din (faith).
Where is the name Edina used?
Common in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Kosovo.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Edina mean?
Edina means 'Faithful, devoted (from dīn, 'faith')'. It comes from Bosnian.
Is Edina a Muslim name?
Yes, in Bosnia and the Balkans Edina is a Muslim name. Bosniak families use it as the feminine of Edin, linked to the Arabic din (faith).
How do you pronounce Edina?
Edina is pronounced eh-DEE-nah.
What is the male version of Edina?
The masculine form is Edin, a common Bosniak boy's name.
Is Edina a Bosnian name?
Yes. Edina is a popular girl's name among Bosniak Muslims, though an unrelated Hungarian Edina also exists.
Is Edina an Arabic name?
Not directly. It is a Balkan name usually linked to the Arabic word din, meaning faith.