Zaineb
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zaineb
The name Zaineb means "fragrant flower" or "beauty" and derives from the Arabic root *z-y-n* (ز-ي-ن), meaning "to adorn" or "beautify." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, notably as the name of Zainab bint Muhammad, the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, and Zainab bint Ali, a revered figure in Shia Islam.
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Etymology
The name Zaineb means "fragrant flower" or "beauty" and derives from the Arabic root *z-y-n* (ز-ي-ن), meaning "to adorn" or "beautify." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, notably as the name of Zainab bint Muhammad, the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, and Zainab bint Ali, a revered figure in Shia Islam.
Zaineb currently ranks #17,228 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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