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Madani

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Pronounced mah-DAH-nee /mɑːˈdɑː.ni/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic madani, 'urban; civilized; of the city', and by extension 'of Medina'. A romanized form more common as a surname or boy's name; used here for a girl. Romanization varies, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A worldly name: Madani is Arabic for 'of the city; civilized,' and 'of Medina' (said 'mah-DAH-nee'). Romanized spelling, we note.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic madani, 'urban; civilized; of the city', and by extension 'of Medina'. A romanized form more common as a surname or boy's name; used here for a girl. Romanization varies, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12894 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 69

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920182024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Madani derives from Arabic madani, meaning 'urban, civilized,' rooted in madina, 'city,' and linked to the holy city of Medina. It is widely a family name and appears as a given name across Arabic-speaking regions. Romanization varies, which we note. Said 'mah-DAH-nee.'

As a girl's name in the U.S. it is rare and reads as a heritage-rich, worldly pick. Romanized, urbane, and cross-cultural.

Did you know? Madani comes from Arabic madani, 'urban; civilized' — and, tied to the city of Medina, 'of Medina.' It appears often as a surname; as a given name its spelling varies in romanization, which we note (said 'mah-DAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Madani — Arabic 'civilized; of the city / of Medina'; romanized, varies

Variations

MadanyMedaniMadanee

Nicknames

MadaDani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madani mean?

Madani is Arabic for 'urban; civilized,' and by extension 'of Medina.'

How do you pronounce Madani?

It's said mah-DAH-nee /mɑːˈdɑː.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Madani a boy or girl name?

Madani is used across genders and often as a surname; here it is a girl's name.

How popular is Madani?

Madani is rare as a girl's given name in the U.S. and reads as a heritage pick.

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