Yathrib

\ja.tʁib\

/\ja.tʁib\/ name

The verdict

“Yathrib” is uncommon French (outside the top frequency list), classed as a proper noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

Unranked
below top-frequency French
7
letters

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 3, 2026) - Ancien nom de Médine.

Corpus desk

Index FR-yathrib · Yathrib · French

Yathrib · unranked · 0 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-UNRANKED Unranked
  • LEN-LONG 7 letters
  • VOW-3 3 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-0 0 variants
  • BOOK-THIN "Y" thin
  • PHOTO-UNK Peer pending

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Key facts for Yathrib
PropertyValue
HeadwordYathrib
LanguageFrench
Part of speechProper noun
IPA\ja.tʁib\
Letters7
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Longue queue: rang de « Yathrib » en français

Yathribn'entre pas dans le top 100.000 du français: zone de termes techniques, archaïques ou rares.

Beyond rank #100,000. Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Yathrib is uncommon French outside the top frequency list, classed as aproper noun, transcribed \ja.tʁib\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. Gloss: "Ancien nom de Médine.".

We couldn't generate a plausible misspelling set for Yathrib, a straightforward case of a spelling with little room for common typos. Our confusable-pair dataset has no match for it, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is Yathrib, spelled Y-A-T-H-R-I-B.

Definition

  1. 1
    Ancien nom de Médine.

Recorded use

Wiktionary example

These source excerpts show how Yathrib appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. Grâce au hadjdj qui amène chaque année des pèlerins à la Mecque, il parvient à gagner des adhérents dévoués parmi les habitants de la ville alors connue sous le nom de Yathrib.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Yathrib"?
"Yathrib" is spelled Y-A-T-H-R-I-B. The IPA pronunciation is \ja.tʁib\.
What does "Yathrib" mean?
As a proper noun, "Yathrib" means: Ancien nom de Médine.
How do you pronounce "Yathrib"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Yathrib" is \ja.tʁib\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Yathrib" come from?
"Yathrib" is a French word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
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Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list