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Madina

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Pronounced mah-DEE-nuh /mɑːˈdiː.nə/High

Meaning: city, referring to the city of the Prophet (Medina)High

In 30 seconds: Madina is an Arabic name meaning city, directly referencing Medina, the second holiest city in Islam. It carries profound spiritual significance for Muslim families worldwide.
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Origin HighArabic
Meaningcity, referring to the city of the Prophet (Medina)
U.S. rank (2024)#2238 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births84 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,461

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319662024

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

History & Origin

Madina is the feminine form of Madinah (مدينة), the Arabic word for city, specifically referring to Medina in modern Saudi Arabia. The city became Islam's second most sacred site after Mecca, serving as the Prophet Muhammad's home after the Hijra migration of 622 CE.

Madina is popular as a given name across the Muslim world, from West Africa to Central Asia. It is especially common in Senegal, Guinea, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, reflecting the global spread of Islamic naming traditions.

Did you know? Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah (the Radiant City) is Medina's full title in Arabic — the city where the Prophet Muhammad established the first Islamic community and where he is buried.
Overall data confidence 90%
Wehr, Arabic-English Dictionary — reference for MadinaBehind the Name: Madina — name etymology referenceEncyclopedia of Islam — reference for Madina

Variations

MadinahMedinaMadena

Nicknames

MadiDina

Famous Bearers

  • ★Madina Nalwanga (2002–present)
    Ugandan actress who played the lead role of Phiona Mutesi in the film Queen of Katwe (2016).

If you like Madina…

Medina— anglicized spelling of same name
Dina— shares the dina ending and Islamic heritage
Amina— classical Arabic feminine name of similar sound
Fatima— deeply revered Arabic Islamic feminine name
Karima— Arabic name meaning generous with similar feel

Frequently Asked

What does Madina mean?

Madina means city in Arabic, specifically referencing the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, the second holiest site in Islam.

How do you pronounce Madina?

Madina is pronounced mah-DEE-nuh (/mɑːˈdiː.nə/), with three syllables.

Is Madina a girl's name?

Yes, Madina is used as a feminine name across Muslim communities worldwide.

How popular is the name Madina?

Madina is popular across West Africa, Central Asia, and Muslim diaspora communities around the world.