مديحة

Madiha

girlArabic

Madiha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Praised, praiseworthy”.

MeaningPraised, praiseworthy
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingمديحة
Pronunciationma-DEE-hah
Arabic rootم د ح (m-d-ḥ) — to praise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Madiha

Madiha (Madīḥa) is an Arabic girls' name meaning praised or worthy of praise, from madḥ, praise. It became popular across the Arab world in the twentieth century; the Egyptian actress Madiha Yousri is one well-known bearer. In Pakistan it is often spelled Madeeha. The related word madīḥ refers to praise poetry for the Prophet ﷺ.

Is Madiha a Muslim name?

Yes. Madiha is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning praiseworthy.

Where is the name Madiha used?

Common in Egypt, the Levant and Pakistan, and as Mediha in Turkey and Bosnia.

Gifts with the name Madiha

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.

Spellings and variants of Madiha

Read more

More girl names like Madiha

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Madiha mean?

Madiha means 'Praised, praiseworthy'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Madiha a Muslim name?

Yes. Madiha is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning praiseworthy.

How do you write Madiha in Arabic?

Madiha is written مديحة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Madiha?

Madiha is pronounced ma-DEE-hah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.