Is Mina an Arabic name? What does it mean? Read on to find out more, including the meaning of the name Mina, its origin, pronunciation and if relevant, popularity.
What does Mina mean in Arabic?
Mina means port, harbour.
Mina is the word used for sea ports and/or shipping harbours.
Mina (spelt in Arabic as مِنى) is the name of a valley located in Saudi Arabia, famous for it’s significant in the Islamic pilgrimage (Hajj). According to Islamic tradition, the prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) was ordered by God in a dream to sacrifice his son in Mina valley. Whilst on his way to fulfill the order of God, the devil came to stop him and he was commanded to pelt the devil with stones. This ritual is commemorated during the pilgrame at Mina.
Mina is a female name.
How to write Mina in Arabic:
Mina is written as ميناء
How to pronounce Mina:
Mina is pronounced Mei-naa.