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Mina

/MEE-nah/

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Meaning

Port

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic Ų…ŲŠŲ†Ø§
Urdu Ų…ÛŒŲ†Ø§
Persian Ų…ÛŒŲ†Ø§
Bengali āĻŽāĻŋāύāĻž
Pashto Ų…ÛŒŲ†Ø§

Alternate Spellings

Mina is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Port', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Mina is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Mina shares its name with Mina, a valley near Mecca that is central to the rites of Hajj, where pilgrims camp and perform the symbolic stoning of the jamarat. The Arabic word itself is also used more generally to mean "harbour" or "port."

Reference Profile

Etymology

Commonly glossed as Arabic for 'port, harbor,' or alternatively as a Persian-derived name meaning 'enamel, azure.' Sources differ on which sense applies.

Islamic Significance

Mina is also the name of a valley near Mecca where pilgrims stay and perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual during Hajj - a distinct word from the given name, sharing the same spelling.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.