Medina
Kazakh · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Medina
Medina derives from the Arabic word "madinah" (مدينة), meaning "city" or "the city," originally referring to Medina, the second holiest city in Islam.
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Etymology
Medina derives from the Arabic word "madinah" (مدينة), meaning "city" or "the city," originally referring to Medina, the second holiest city in Islam. The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority cultures, with historical significance as the city where the Prophet Muhammad migrated and established the first Islamic community in 622 CE.
Medina currently ranks #4,138 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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