ZAY-nab
/ˈzeɪnæb/4.8(512)
What Does Zainab Mean?
Zainab means "Fragrant flower, graceful".
Different Meanings of Zainab (2)
- 1Fragrant flower
- 2Graceful
Zainab means "fragrant flower" or "a tree with beautiful fragrance" in Arabic. It is one of the most beloved names in Islam, borne by daughters and granddaughters of the Prophet Muhammad.
Etymology and Historical Origins
From Arabic زَيْنَب (Zaynab) meaning "fragrant flowering plant" or "adornment of the father." Related to the root z-y-n meaning beauty and adornment.
How to Pronounce Zainab
ZAY-nab
Syllables: Zai-nab
IPA: /ˈzeɪnæb/
Zainab Name Origin
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Zainab in Other Scripts
Arabic
زينب
Urdu
زینب
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What does Zainab mean?
Zainab means "fragrant flowering plant" or "adornment" in Arabic. It is a name of great beauty and Islamic heritage.
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