madani

Madani is a name with Arabic roots, derived from madani meaning "civilized" or "urban" and used as a nisba denoting origin from Medina (Arabic: المدينة al-Madina). In Arabic and Persian, the root m-d-n is connected to city life, and the term can describe people or things associated with a city. In genealogy and onomastics, Madani functions as a surname or given name; it is common among Muslims in the Middle East, South Asia, and the diaspora, often chosen for its association with Medina, one of Islam's holy cities.

In Islamic hadith literature, the nisba al-Madani is used to designate narrators who were from Medina, distinguishing them from others identified by their city of origin. This usage is historical and helps categorize chain of transmission.

As a modern name, Madani appears in various transliterations, including Madani, Madaniy, and Madanī, and is used across Arabic, Urdu, Turkish, and Persian-speaking communities.

In addition to personal names, Madani can appear in place names or institutions in Muslim-majority countries, reflecting the enduring association with Medina and urban life.