Yathrib

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Meaning

Former name of Medina

Origin

History

Global Spellings

Arabic يثرب
Urdu یثرب
Persian یثرب
Turkish Yesrib
Bengali ইয়াথ্রিব
Indonesian Yatsrib
Pashto یثرب

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Yathrib is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Former name of Medina', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Yathrib was the pre-Islamic name of Medina, mentioned directly in the Quran (33:13) in the account of the Battle of the Trench.