City Names - Middle East

By Tabitha_Stone · Updated May 2023

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A list of names that are also the names of cities, towns, and/or villages in the Middle East.

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Cairo
Egyptian place-name, Arabic
"the conqueror, the victorious"
Cairo is an exciting place name possibility with upbeat o ending and an on-trend first syllable. Debuting in the US Top 1000 in 2015, it has been climbing ever since, and, as of 2023, it is given to…
Alexandria
Variation of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Alexandria turns classic Alexandra into a more distinctive place-name, in both Egypt and Virginia, while also giving it a touchy of frilliness. The name peaked in the 90s when it entered the US Top…
Troy
Greek, French
"of Troyes"
Troy shot to popularity as a first name in tandem with that of 1960s heartthrob Troy (born Merle) Donahue; its image has now, thanks in part to the Brad Pitt-starring epic, Troy , receded back to…
Memphis
Greek and Coptic place-name
"Enduring and beautiful"
A place name with plenty of history, Memphis is associated with the place in Ancient Egypt where many of the pyramids were built, and with the bluesy US city that was named after it. With its lovely…
Jericho
Biblical place-name
A biblical place name with trumpeting verve and strength. Though rarely heard as a first name, Jericho has appeared in the titles of films, TV series, songs, bands, comics, and video games (Clive…
Aden
Variation of Aidan, Irish
"little and fiery"
Although this variation is less popular than ultra-trendy Aiden, this simplified spelling doesn't do anything for the name.
Amarah
Variation of Amara, Igbo, Sanskrit, Arabic
"grace, immortal, tribe"
Well-used spelling of Amara, particularly among those using the Arabic variation of the name.
Rosetta
Persian
"splendid"
Associated with the ancient Rosetta stone, this is also the pretty Italian pet form of Rosa.
Medina
Arabic, Old English
"city of the prophet; the middle one"
Medina commonly refers to a city in Saudi Arabia where the prophet Muhammad began his work to establish Islam. It is considered the second holiest city in Islamic tradition, and is also known as The…
Mecca
Arabic, exact meaning unknown
"holy city; temple; place of great importance"
The Islamic prophet Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca, now known as the holiest city in Islam. Officially called Makkah al-Mukarramah, or Makkah, it is located in modern-day Saudi Arabia.…
Riyadh
Riyadh is a masculine name of Arabic origin, sharing its name with the capital city of Saudi Arabia. The name derives from the Arabic word 'riyad,' meaning 'gardens' or 'meadows,' conveying images of…
Amman
Amman is a masculine name with rich historical and geographical connections. Most notably, it shares its name with the capital city of Jordan, which is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities…
Giza
Giza is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Egyptian roots, sharing its name with the famous plateau where the Great Pyramids stand. In this context, it carries…
Jazan
Jazan is an uncommon feminine name with roots that may be traced to Arabic origins. The name could be connected to Jizan (or Jazan), a port city in Saudi Arabia, giving it geographical significance.…
Mocha
English, color and coffee name
Save this for your next run to Starbucks.
Palmyra
Greek, place name
"palm tree; pilgrim"
An ancient city in modern-day Syria, which occasionally makes the roster of girl names. Its etymology is uncertain — locally it is called Tadmor, and Palmyra is the Greek version — but it has…
Pella
Scandinavian, diminutive of Petronella, or Hebrew
"stone or marvel of God"
This rare name crosses cultures. With the popularity of Ella and Bella, perhaps we'll hear more of Pella one day soon?
Samarra
Samarra is a feminine name of Arabic origin that refers to the ancient city in Iraq. The name carries historical significance as Samarra was an important Islamic cultural center during the Abbasid…
Tanis
Variation of Tanith, Phoenician, Native American, Cree
"daughter"
This obscure name found in Sinclair Lewis's 1923 novel Babbitt is a bit hipper than most other is-ending names like Janis and Doris. Some sources consider it a variation of Tanith, who is a…
Tayma
Tayma is a feminine name with Arabic origins, possibly derived from 'taymaa' meaning 'perfect' or 'complete.' It also refers to an ancient oasis city in northwestern Saudi Arabia with rich historical…

City Names - Middle East

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The names

Cairo

Alexandria

Troy

Memphis

Jericho

Aden

Amarah

Rosetta

Medina

Mecca

Riyadh

Amman

Giza

Jazan

Mocha

Palmyra

Pella

Samarra

Tanis

Tayma