The Medina Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Medina, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Medina family crest.
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Origin of the Medina name
Medina is a Spanish habitational surname from one of the many places named Medina, from Arabic madīna, "city", a legacy of Al-Andalus. Notable sources include Medina del Campo and Medina de Rioseco. The surname is widespread in Spain and extremely common in Latin America.
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This overview covers the Medina name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Colombia and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Medina name FAQ
What does the Medina name mean?
City (Arabic madīna). Common variants include Medinah, De Medina, Medino.
Where does the Medina surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Colombia and the United States.
Is there a Medina coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Medina crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Medina coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Roberto Faure, María Asunción Ribes & Antonio García, Diccionario de apellidos españoles (Espasa, 2001); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).