Zenabou
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Zenabou
Zenabou derives from Arabic roots, with "Zena" relating to beauty or adornment and the suffix "-bou" being a diminutive or affectionate form common in West African languages, meaning "beautiful one" or "little beauty."
The name is primarily used in West African Muslim communities, particularly among Fulani, Hausa, and other Sahel-region peoples, reflecting the blending of Arabic Islamic naming traditions with local linguistic patterns.
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Etymology
Zenabou derives from Arabic roots, with "Zena" relating to beauty or adornment and the suffix "-bou" being a diminutive or affectionate form common in West African languages, meaning "beautiful one" or "little beauty."
The name is primarily used in West African Muslim communities, particularly among Fulani, Hausa, and other Sahel-region peoples, reflecting the blending of Arabic Islamic naming traditions with local linguistic patterns.
Zenabou currently ranks #6,399 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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