Madina
Madina is a Muslim girl name meaning “City; the City of the Prophet”.
| Meaning | City; the City of the Prophet |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | مدينة |
| Pronunciation | ma-DEE-nah |
| Arabic root | م د ن (m-d-n) — to settle, to dwell in a city |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Madina
Madina is the Arabic word for city, and above all the name of al-Madīna al-Munawwara, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, formerly Yathrib. It is the site of the Prophet's Mosque and his resting place. As a girls' name it is especially popular in Central Asia, the Caucasus, Bosnia and West Africa, chosen out of love for the holy city.
Is Madina a Muslim name?
Yes. Madina is a Muslim name honouring Madinah, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is mentioned in the Quran.
Is Madina in the Quran?
Madinah is named in the Quran: 'It was not [proper] for the people of Madinah... to remain behind after the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 9:120).
Where is the name Madina used?
Very common in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Chechnya, Dagestan and Bosnia, and in West Africa.
Gifts with the name Madina
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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 comes from Arabic.
Is Madina a Muslim name?
Yes. Madina is a Muslim name honouring Madinah, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Madina in Arabic?
Madina is written مدينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Madina?
Madina is pronounced ma-DEE-nah.
Is Madina mentioned in the Quran?
Madinah is named in the Quran: 'It was not [proper] for the people of Madinah... to remain behind after the Messenger of Allah' (Quran 9:120).