Zeinabou
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Zeinabou
Zeinabou is a variant spelling of Zainab, derived from Arabic roots meaning "fragrant flower" or "flowering tree," with the "-ou" suffix reflecting West African (particularly French-influenced) diminutive or familiarized naming conventions.
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Etymology
Zeinabou is a variant spelling of Zainab, derived from Arabic roots meaning "fragrant flower" or "flowering tree," with the "-ou" suffix reflecting West African (particularly French-influenced) diminutive or familiarized naming conventions. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and West African countries, especially among Francophone regions, with historical significance as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter and various female Muslim scholars and leaders.
Zeinabou currently ranks #19,495 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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