What does Midian mean?

Midian as a boys' name. Biblical: a son of Abraham who founded the tribe of Midianites, who were oppressors of the Israelites until their defeat by Gideon.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Mi-, -an

ASSOCIATED WITH biblical

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How popular is Midian?

Midian is an uncommon first name for men and a unique last name too for all people. (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Midian is pronounced similarly to Medwin, Medwinn and Medwyn. Other recommended sound-alike names are Adrian▲, Aedan, Aidan▼, Ailean, Andrian, Ardian, Arian, Aydan, Bivian, Cadan, Cillian▲, Damian▲, Dilan, Edan, Eidan, Eilan, Eilian, Eirian, Eitan, Fabian▲, Favian, Filian, Fillan, Finian, Finnian, Fintan, Fionan, Gilian, Gillian, Giovan, Haddan, Jacian, Jian, Jivan, Julian▲, Kadan, Kian▲, Kienan, Kilian, Killian▲, Madison▼, Malin, Man, Mariano, Marion▼, Marlan, Mathian, Matias▲, Meldan, Mical, Mihai, Miki, Milan▲, Millar, Millen, Milten (see Milton), Miltin (see Milton), Misha, Mishal, Mochan, Morgan▼, Mosiah, Ninian, Nisan, Nishan, Odran, Ossian, Rian, Silvan, Vivian▼, Vivyan and Zimran. These names tend to be more commonly used than Midian.