Madina

Madina is a female first name that is regarded as an Italian short form and affectionate form of Maddalena, a variation of the name Magdalena. The roots of the name lie in ancient Greek, specifically in the term magdālā́ ‎(μαγδᾱλᾱ́), and originally lead back to ancient Hebrew. The name is literally translated as 'the one from Magdala' and refers to the city of Magdala by the Sea of Galilee in Israel.

What does the name Madina mean?

The name Madina is an Italian short and affectionate form of Maddalena, a variant of the name Magdalena, which traces back to the ancient Greek word magdālā́ ‎(μαγδᾱλᾱ́) and has its origins in ancient Hebrew. Literally, the name means 'the one from Magdala' and is closely associated with the place Magdala by the Sea of Galilee in Israel. The roots of the name lie in the ancient Hebrew term migdál (מגדל) and migdaláh, which mean 'the tower', 'elegant', and 'magnificent'. Two places named Migdal are mentioned in the Jewish Talmud. Additionally, the Arabic word Madina (مدينة) refers to the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia, which is considered the second holiest city in Islam. In the Nargistan language area, the name is derived from the former queen Madina, where it carries the meaning of '(the) city'. The derivation comes from the Arabic madīna (مَدِينَة) and al-madīna (الْمَدِينَة), both meaning 'the city' or 'the place'. Alternatively, the name is also used in the spelling Medina. As a short form of Magdalena, Madina remains quite common in Slavic regions, particularly in the form Мадина. In the Bible, Mary Magdalene is regarded as a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ and is considered the second most important woman in the New Testament, after Mary, the mother of Jesus. Other variants of the name include Maddi, Maddie, Madeline, Madelyn, Maddy, Mady, and Madia.

Where does the name Madina come from?

Madina is a female first name that has both ancient Hebrew and Arabic roots and means 'the one from Magdala'. The ancient Hebrew components migdál (מגדל) and migdaláh mean 'the tower', 'elegant', and 'magnificent', while the Arabic terms madīna (مَدِينَة) and al-madīna (الْمَدِينَة) mean 'the city' or 'the place'. The name is used in various languages, including Italian, Kazakh, Tajik, Chechen, and Uzbek.

How do you pronounce Madina?

The pronunciation of the name Madina is three syllables and soft. In German, it is usually pronounced as 'Ma-di-na' [maˈdiːna], with the first syllable starting with an open A sound that conveys a warm aura. The middle syllable, which is stressed and long, gives brightness to the sound. The open final 'a' rounds off the name harmoniously, making Madina sound feminine and melodious – modern, calm, and timeless.

When is the name day of Madina?

The name day for Madina is celebrated on July 22.

Popularity

Madina enjoys great popularity in Germany. The name currently ranks 753rd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2023 at 546th. Over the last ten years, Madina has been given as a first name about 610 times, placing it 732nd in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, the name ranks 790th.

Nicknames & pet names

Dina / Dini / Mad / Madaina / Maddie / Madi / Madinchen / Mado / Madoo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Madina Gulgun (poet from Iran)
• Madina Hamidi (Belgian model)
• Madina Salamova (Russian writer)
• Madina Taher (German Miss Universe finalist 2008)
• Madina Ulfatowna Biktagirowa (Russian long-distance runner)
• Madina Zhanatayeva (Kazakh footballer)