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Midian Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMID-ee-an / /ˈmɪdiən/

Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning

Hebrew: 'strife'; Arabic: 'place of judgment'

Historical & Cultural Background

In the Hebrew Bible, Midian is the name of a region and a people descended from Midian, a son of Abraham. The Midianites are often depicted in biblical narratives as both adversaries and allies of the Israelites. In Arabic culture, the name is associated with a historical region and carries connotations of judgment and decision-making. The name has been used in various contexts throughout history, often linked to themes of conflict and resolution.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Midianne

International Variants

  • Mídian (Spanish)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Midian was first seen in the United States in 2008. Midian has ranked as high as #1373 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Midian has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Midian

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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20186