Zeynab
Persian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Zeynab
The name Zeynab means "father's adornment" or "fragrant flower," derived from the Arabic root *z-y-n* (زين) meaning "beauty" or "adornment" combined with *ab* (أب) meaning "father." It is widely used in Islamic cultures, particularly among Shia and Sunni Muslims, and is most notably associated with Zaynab bint Ali, the granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad, a revered figure in Islamic history for her role in the aftermath of the Battle of Karbala.
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Etymology
The name Zeynab means "father's adornment" or "fragrant flower," derived from the Arabic root *z-y-n* (زين) meaning "beauty" or "adornment" combined with *ab* (أب) meaning "father." It is widely used in Islamic cultures, particularly among Shia and Sunni Muslims, and is most notably associated with Zaynab bint Ali, the granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad, a revered figure in Islamic history for her role in the aftermath of the Battle of Karbala.
Zeynab currently ranks #6,831 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2016.
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