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Meaning

City of the Prophet

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ู…ุฏูŠู†ุฉ
Graceful and timeless, the name Medina is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'City of the Prophet', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Medina, like the alternate spelling Madina, is the city that welcomed the Prophet ๏ทบ after his migration from Mecca, known in full as "Madinat an-Nabi," the City of the Prophet.

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Etymology

From the Arabic ู…ุฏูŠู†ุฉ (madinah), 'city.' Al-Madinah is the city where the Prophet Muhammad and his followers migrated (the Hijra) in 622 CE, and where he is buried.

Islamic Significance

Medina is the city of the Prophet's emigration and burial, and the second holiest city in Islam.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.