Jinne
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Jinne
# Jinne
Jinne is derived from the Arabic word "jinn" (جني), which refers to a supernatural being made from smokeless fire in Islamic theology, with the suffix "-e" serving as a diminutive or variant ending in some European languages.
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Etymology
# Jinne
Jinne is derived from the Arabic word "jinn" (جني), which refers to a supernatural being made from smokeless fire in Islamic theology, with the suffix "-e" serving as a diminutive or variant ending in some European languages. The name carries the meaning of a spirit or genie and has roots in pre-Islamic Arabian folklore that was later incorporated into Islamic tradition.
The name is used primarily in Arabic-speaking cultures and Islamic contexts, though it has also appeared in European adaptations and fantasy literature inspired by Arabian tales; it gained wider recognition through Western interpretations of Middle Eastern mythology and the popularization of genie mythology in entertainment.
Jinne currently ranks #1,436 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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