What is the origin of the name Medina?

Medina is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Medina?

Medina is currently ranked #2806 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Medina?

Medina is pronounced muh-DEE-nuh.

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GirlArabic

Medina

muh-DEE-nuh

Popularity

#2806

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,952

Peak Year

#60 in 2024

First Recorded

1948

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Medina is an Arabic name, famously the name of the city where the Prophet Muhammad is buried. It means 'city' or 'land.'

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Medi Dina

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Medi Dina

Spelling Variations

Madinah Medyna

Similar Names

Yasmin Layla Soraya Amira

Personality Traits

wisegroundedpeacefulsteadfast

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