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Meaning

Holy city (Makkah)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic مكة
Urdu مکہ
Persian مکه
Turkish Mekke
Bengali মক্কা
Indonesian Mekah
Pashto مکه

Alternate Spellings

Capturing elegance and depth, Mecca stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Holy city (Makkah)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Mecca has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, home to the Kaaba and birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, toward which Muslims worldwide face in prayer.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic مكة (Makkah). Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad and site of the Kaaba, toward which Muslims worldwide direct their daily prayers.

Islamic Significance

Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, birthplace of the Prophet, site of the Kaaba and destination of the Hajj.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across various Muslim-majority regions.