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Zainab

Girl Namearabic Arabic#30 Popular

Meaning: "Fragrant flower, graceful"

ZAY-nab
/ˈzeɪnæb/
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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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Famous People Named Zainab

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Zainab bint Muhammad

Daughter of the Prophet

Arabian · b. 598

Zainab in Other Scripts

Arabic

زينب

Urdu

زینب

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zainab

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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