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Mina

Intensive labor or struggle

Mee-nah/ˈmiːnɑː/

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Lucky #
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Female
Gender

Meaning & Origin

Derived from the Arabic word 'minan', meaning 'to strive' or 'to compete'. In Islamic context, Mina is a name given to a woman who undergoes a great struggle or endures hardships.

Spiritual meaning

A pilgrimage site in Saudi Arabia named Mina, where Muslims perform the Hajj pilgrimage.

Language details

🇺🇸English

Mina

Mina means a safe place or a secure harbor where people feel protected

🇵🇰Urdu

مینا

مینا کا مطلب ہے محفوظ جگہ یا بندرگاہ جہاں لوگ محفوظ رہتے ہیں

🇸🇦Arabic

مينا

مينا تعني الميناء الآمنة أو المكان الذي يأمن فيه الناس

🇮🇳Hindi

मीना

मीना का अर्थ है सुरक्षित स्थान या बंदरगाह जहां लोग सुरक्षित रहते हैं

🇦🇫Pashto

مینا

مینا د خوندي ځای یا بندرګاه معنی لري چیرته چې کسان خوندي پاتي

Pronunciation & Numerology

Pronunciation

Mee-nah

/ˈmiːnɑː/

Lucky number

3

Lucky day

Thursday

Lucky colors

PinkWhite

Life path

6

Lucky stone

Carnelian

Cultural & Spiritual notes

Mina is a site in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, that holds great significance for Muslims. It is the place where several rites of the annual Hajj pilgrimage take place, including the standing at Arafat, the stoning of the devil at Mena and the symbolic cutting of the hair to mark the end of the pilgrimage.

For Muslims, Mina holds a deep spiritual significance as it is considered the final stop of the pilgrimage, where pilgrims seek forgiveness for their sins and make a commitment to lead a righteous life. The physical and emotional struggles faced during this phase of the pilgrimage are believed to bring pilgrims closer to God, helping them cleanse their souls and renew their faith.

Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical references

Historical records show that Various Islamic scholars and saints The name Mina carried significant weight in that era.

Throughout Islamic history

Notable people with this name

Mina Gabor, actressMina Kaji, singer

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Variations & related names

Minah

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Intensive labor or struggle