Djeynaba
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Djeynaba
Djeynaba is a Wolof spelling of the Arabic name Zaynab (زينب), which means "father's ornament" or "fragrant flower," derived from the Arabic root zayn (beauty/ornament).
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Etymology
Djeynaba is a Wolof spelling of the Arabic name Zaynab (زينب), which means "father's ornament" or "fragrant flower," derived from the Arabic root zayn (beauty/ornament). The name is primarily used in Senegal and other West African countries with Wolof-speaking Muslim populations, with historical significance as it was borne by the Prophet Muhammad's daughter and various notable Islamic figures.
Djeynaba currently ranks #4,439 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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