The nameMédine
Médine is a name given to boys and girls alike, rising in France since the 2010s.
- Unisex name
- Arabic
Meaning
It takes the name of Medina, a holy city of Islam, from the Arabic al-Madina, "the city".
Origin
Arabic.
History
First found in France in the late 1970s, Médine peaked in the mid 2010s, notably in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. It is more often given to boys and is still well used today.
Popularity of the name Médine
Médine in France
Médine was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,145 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Médine. Its rise began around 2000, and it peaked in 2019. Half of all babies named Médine in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 101 births a year.
Médine in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Médine mean?
It takes the name of Medina, a holy city of Islam, from the Arabic al-Madina, "the city".
What is the origin of the name Médine?
Arabic.
Is Médine a girl's or a boy's name?
Médine is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.