Girl name
Madina name meaning
“city; the city of Medina”
Madina means city and also refers to the city of Medina. It derives from Arabic madīna and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. The city of Medina supplies its concrete geographical association. Medine, another name used in Turkish, represents a different adaptation of the same Arabic word.
What does Madina mean?
City; the city of Medina
In Turkish: şehir; Medine şehrinin adı
Madina is a feminine name sharing its Arabic source with Medine. Although the underlying word means city generally, as a name it has a clear association with Medina, the city to which Muhammad migrated. Its forms in different languages reflect varying adaptations of the original vowels.
The ending “-na” is a common final sound in names such as Lina, Mina and Alina, not a suffix with one shared meaning. Each name has to be considered individually. More girl names ending in -na →
Origin of the name Madina
Ultimately from Arabic madīna, meaning city. Madina is also used through adaptations in other languages, including Circassian, so a single route into Turkish cannot be assumed.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Madina in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · المدينة · 9:101, 9:120The Arabic word المدينة, underlying Madina, occurs in Quranic passages referring to the city of Medina. |
| Starts with | M · Ma |
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How to pronounce Madina
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /madina/ |
| Arabic | مدينة |
Is Madina a girl’s name?
Yes, Madina is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Madina does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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FAQ about the name Madina
What is the meaning of Madina?
Madina means “city; the city of Medina”. Ultimately from Arabic madīna, meaning city. Madina is also used through adaptations in other languages, including Circassian, so a single route into Turkish cannot be assumed.
Is Madina a girl’s name?
Yes, Madina is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Madina in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. The Arabic word المدينة, underlying Madina, occurs in Quranic passages referring to the city of Medina. (e.g.: 9:101, 9:120)
What is the origin of the name Madina?
Madina is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Madina have?
Madina has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Madina?
Madina does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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