Zainab
ZAY-nahb
Girl · Arabic
Meaning: Father's ornament, of the fragrant tree
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Zeynep
Girl · Arabic · Medium name
- Meaning
- Father's ornament, of the beauty
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-nep
- Origin
- Arabic
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Arabic and Turkish, a form of Zaynab.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicInternationalSoft and gentle
Languages in use: Arabic, Turkish, English
Commonly used in: Turkey, United States, Middle East
Alternate spellings
ZainabArabic
Original Arabic form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Zainab bint Ali
c. 625–682
Daughter of Ali and Fatimah, a revered figure in Islam.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, Arabic Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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