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MadinahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

City, settlement

Pronunciation: /məˈdiːnə/

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Name
Madinah
Meaning
City, settlement
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Pashto, Hindi, English
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/məˈdiːnə/
Lucky Number
1
1
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Madinah mean?

Madinah is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "City". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /məˈdiːnə/. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

مدینہ

وہ شہر جو دنیا سے ہے اور غضب سے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

مدينة

مدينة مِنَ الْغَضَبِ وَالدُّنْيَا

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/məˈdiːnə/

IPA

/məˈdiːnə/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Madinah is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is City. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

1

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

GreenWhite

Lucky Stone

Lapis Lazuli

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: Creative, self-expressive, and artistic

Personality

Personality Traits

PeacefulComfortingM = Nurturing

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A symbol of protection and community in Islam.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

Madinah holds significant historical and cultural importance to Muslims worldwide. It is the first major Islamic city and is evident of the strong communal bond and sense of protection for each other that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) established among early Muslims. The city's role as a refuge and center of learning and intellectual growth continues to inspire Muslims to create communities where mutual care and protection are paramount.
Madinah, often referred to as the City of Light or the City of the Prophet, carries profound spiritual significance for Muslims. It is believed that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) brought a new way of life, based on the teachings of Islam, to Madinah. He sought refuge in this city, and transformed it into a spiritual oasis, where prayers and remembrance of Allah were an integral part of daily life. As a result, Madinah is cherished as a sacred space and a symbol of unity, virtue, and spiritual growth. Additionally, the connection to the Prophet himself makes it a place of immense veneration and reverence.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

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

Throughout Islamic history

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Madinah

City of peace, refuge from worldly desires and anger

🇵🇰Urdu

مدینہ

وہ شہر جو دنیا سے ہے اور غضب سے

🇸🇦Arabic

مدينة

مدينة مِنَ الْغَضَبِ وَالدُّنْيَا

🇮🇳Hindi

मदीना

दुनिया और ग़ुस्से से

🇦🇫Pashto

مدینه

ډیریا او د غړوب

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