Zainaba
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Zainaba
Zainaba is an Arabic name derived from the root word "zainab," which means "fragrant flower" or "father's ornament," with linguistic roots in Semitic languages.
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Etymology
Zainaba is an Arabic name derived from the root word "zainab," which means "fragrant flower" or "father's ornament," with linguistic roots in Semitic languages. The name is primarily used in Islamic, Arab, and Middle Eastern cultures, with historical significance as the name of Zaynab bint Ali, the granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad and a venerated figure in Shia Islam.
Zainaba currently ranks #2,858 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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