Girl name
Medina name meaning
“city, urban settlement”
Medina is a feminine name meaning city or urban settlement, from Arabic madīnah (مدينة). It is an international form of that word. As a given name, Medina often refers to the city of Medina, which holds an important place in Islamic history.
What does Medina mean?
City, urban settlement
In Indonesian: kota, kawasan perkotaan
The ending -na appears in names of varied origins, including Ratna, Agustina, and Diana. These final letters do not have one independent meaning that applies to every name. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin and cultural usage of Medina
An international form of Arabic madīnah (مدينة), meaning city. As a given name, it often refers to Medina, a city central to Islamic history.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Medina in Islam and the Quran
Medina does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (المدينة) does, for example in QS Al-Munafiqun [63]: 8 and QS Al-Qasas [28]: 15. This word denotes a city.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Medina
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Medina, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Medina: city, urban settlement
- Ulya: highest or most exalted
- Ramadhani: associated with the month of Ramadan
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Meaning of each word
- Medina: city, urban settlement
- Sopiyah: pure and clear
- Naila: one who attains
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Medina Nurhidayah
Meaning of each word
- Medina: city, urban settlement
- Nurhidayah: light of right guidance
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Meaning of each word
- Layla: night, darkness of night
- Medina: city, urban settlement
- Fairuz: turquoise gemstone
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Medina Alya
Meaning of each word
- Medina: city, urban settlement
- Alya: eminence, elevated rank
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Meaning of each word
- Medina: city, urban settlement
- Shofia: pure; clear
- Warda: a rose flower
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How to pronounce Medina
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /mɛdina/ |
| Arabic script | مدينة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦺꦢꦶꦤ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮨᮓᮤᮔ |
Is Medina a girl’s name?
Yes, Medina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 9% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Medina ranks #829 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Medina
Famous people named Medina
- Medina Warda Aulia · b. 1997
- Medina Kamil · b. 1982
- Medina Latief Harjani · b. 1970
- Medina · b. 1977
- Medina Nazwa Yuniar · b. 2006
- Medina Wiranatakusumah · b. 1975
FAQ about the name Medina
What is the meaning of Medina?
Medina means city, urban settlement. An international form of Arabic madīnah (مدينة), meaning city. As a given name, it often refers to Medina, a city central to Islamic history.
Is Medina a girl’s name?
Yes, Medina is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 9% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Medina?
Medina is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Medina in the Quran?
Medina does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (المدينة) does, for example in QS Al-Munafiqun [63]: 8 and QS Al-Qasas [28]: 15. This word denotes a city.
How many syllables does Medina have?
Medina has 3 syllables (Me-di-na) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Medina?
Medina ranks #829 among girl names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Medina?
Some ideas: Medina Ulya Ramadhani; Medina Sopiyah Naila; Medina Nurhidayah.
Famous people named Medina?
Notable people named Medina include Medina Warda Aulia, Medina Kamil, Medina Latief Harjani.
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