Girl name
Medine name meaning
“city; the name of Medina”
Medine means city and is also the Turkish name of Medina. It comes from Arabic madīna, the ordinary word for a city, and is used for girls in Türkiye. As a given name, it refers particularly to Medina in Arabia, evoking its streets, courtyards, and historical buildings.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Medine mean?
City; the name of Medina
In Turkish: şehir; Medine kentinin adı
Medine is an example of a place name becoming a personal name. Its Islamic historical association comes from Medina’s role as the destination of the Hijra and the city where Muhammad lived. Although the underlying word simply means city, the given name strongly evokes this particular place; Mekke offers a comparable example.
How popular is Medine?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 44provinces
Where is Medine in the top 30?
44 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Medine
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Why is Medine popular?
Medine has a clear historical and religious association with the city of Medina. Its flowing, three-syllable pronunciation may also appeal to parents drawn to its sound.
Origin of the name Medine
From Arabic madīna, meaning city. As a given name, it refers particularly to the city of Medina in Arabia.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Medine in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · المدينة · 9:101, 63:8Medina is referred to in the Quran as al-Madīna; the same word also means city in other passages. |
| Starts with | M · Me |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Medine
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Medine Hafsa
Meaning of each name
- Medine: city; the name of Medina
- Hafsa: a female lion cub
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Esranur Medine
Meaning of each name
- Esranur: night journey and light
- Medine: city; the name of Medina
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Medine Hatice
Meaning of each name
- Medine: city; the name of Medina
- Hatice: girl born before her due time
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Rümeysa Medine
Meaning of each name
- Rümeysa: an old Arabic name describing the eyes
- Medine: city; the name of Medina
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Medine Kader
Meaning of each name
- Medine: city; the name of Medina
- Kader: fate, destiny; an ordained course of life
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Kamer Medine
Meaning of each name
- Kamer: moon; moonlight
- Medine: city; the name of Medina
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Medine Nur, Medine Gül.
How to pronounce Medine
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /medine/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | مدینه |
| Arabic | مدينة |
Is Medine a girl’s name?
Yes, Medine is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Medine appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Medine
Famous people named Medine
- Medine Erkan · b. 1995
- Medine Münevver Uma
- Medine Ayşin Taşar
- Medine Cumhur Cure
- Medine Koç
- Medine Taş · b. 2003
- Medine Yılmaz
- Medine Yılmaz-Dağ
FAQ about the name Medine
What is the meaning of Medine?
Medine means “city; the name of Medina”. From Arabic madīna, meaning city. As a given name, it refers particularly to the city of Medina in Arabia.
Is Medine a girl’s name?
Yes, Medine is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Medine in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Medina is referred to in the Quran as al-Madīna; the same word also means city in other passages. (e.g.: 9:101, 63:8)
What is the origin of the name Medine?
Medine is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Medine have?
Medine has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Medine?
Medine appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Medine?
Some ideas: Medine Hafsa; Esranur Medine; Medine Hatice.
Famous people named Medine?
Notable people named Medine include Medine Erkan, Medine Münevver Uma, Medine Ayşin Taşar.
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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