Medina
Medina is a Muslim girl name meaning “The city; the Prophet's city of Madinah”.
| Meaning | The city; the Prophet's city of Madinah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | المدينة |
| Pronunciation | meh-DEE-nah |
| Arabic root | م د ن (m-d-n) — to settle, city |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Medina
Medina comes from Arabic madīna, 'city', and refers above all to al-Madīna al-Munawwara, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, where he migrated and is buried. As a girls' name it is especially popular among Bosniaks, and also among Kazakhs and Tatars as Madina.
Is Medina a Muslim name?
Yes. Medina is a Muslim name honouring Madinah, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
Is Medina in the Quran?
The city is mentioned in 'And among the people of al-Madinah are those who persist in hypocrisy' (Quran 9:101).
Where is the name Medina used?
Popular in Bosnia; Madina is common in Central Asia, the Caucasus and among Tatars.
Gifts with the name Medina
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Medina mean?
Medina means 'The city; the Prophet's city of Madinah'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Medina a Muslim name?
Yes. Medina is a Muslim name honouring Madinah, the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
How do you write Medina in Arabic?
Medina is written المدينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Medina?
Medina is pronounced meh-DEE-nah.
Is Medina mentioned in the Quran?
The city is mentioned in 'And among the people of al-Madinah are those who persist in hypocrisy' (Quran 9:101).