Madina means “city”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Madina is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Madina mean?
Literal meaning
Madina is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Tatar and Uzbek. It means “city”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Madina in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Madina mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Мәдина and Madina (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “city” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Madina mean in Kyrgyz?
In Kyrgyz the name is written Мадина and Madina (common romanization). No separate Kyrgyz gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “city” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Madina mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Madina and Мадина (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “city” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Madina mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Мәдинә and Madina (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “city” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Madina mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Madina (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “city” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Madina come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Madina?
Madina is used as a given name in Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Madina across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | МәдинаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “city” | Documented[1] |
| Kyrgyz | МадинаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “city” | Editorial |
| Uzbek | MadinaLatin | Girl | same as above: “city” | Editorial |
| Tatar | МәдинәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “city” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | MadinaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “city” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Madina
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madina[1] | Latin spelling | Latin | Romanization (KazPER English romanization) |
| Мадина[1] | Russian-language spelling | Cyrillic | Variant |
| Мәдина[1] | Kazakh | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Madina | Kazakh | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Мадина | Kyrgyz | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Madina | Kyrgyz | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Madina | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Мадина | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Мәдинә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Madina | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Madina | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Sibling names for Madina
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Madina rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HasanBoy“good; handsome, beautiful”same language (kazakh, uzbek, bashkir)
- ShynarGirl“plane tree”same language (kazakh)
- OrazgulGirl“flower of the fast”same language (kazakh)
- ShodiyonaGirl“celebration, joy”same language (uzbek)
- KhalisaGirl“pure, sincere”same language (tatar, bashkir)
- RyskeldiBoy“fortune has come”same language (kazakh)
- OmadBoy“good luck, fortune”same language (uzbek)
- ZhansultanBoy“soul + sultan”same language (kazakh)
Common questions about Madina
What does the name Madina mean?
Madina means “city”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh and also used in Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Madina a girl's or a boy's name?
Madina is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Kazakh: girls; Kyrgyz: girls; Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Madina come from?
Madina is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Madina?
Madina is recorded for Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Madina spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Мадина (Cyrillic), Мәдина (Cyrillic), Madina (Latin), Мәдинә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Madina have?
Madina has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Madina recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Мадина recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Мәдина (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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