Midian

Midian Meaning & Origin

About Midian
The name "Midian" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the word "midyan," meaning "strife" or "contention." In the Bible, Midian refers to a region and a people descended from Abraham through his wife Keturah. The name is often associated with a group of nomadic tribes who lived in the desert areas of present-day Saudi Arabia and Jordan. The biblical narrative portrays Midian as a place of conflict and struggle, both internally and with other nations. Thus, the name "Midian" carries the connotation of contention and strife.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Midian are male.

Midian Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 20% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MTN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IH1 D IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/midian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Midian in Braille

Here's how to represent Midian in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Midian in braille

How to Spell the Name Midian in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Midian using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Midian in sign language

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