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Zeyneb

“Zeyneb is an Arabic name meaning "fragrant flower" or "flower," derived from the root word referring to a type of tree or plant.”

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#15,275
TrendStable
Peak year2021
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 7
Global rank#363

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zeyneb

Zeyneb is an Arabic name meaning "fragrant flower" or "flower," derived from the root word referring to a type of tree or plant.

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Etymology

Zeyneb is an Arabic name meaning "fragrant flower" or "flower," derived from the root word referring to a type of tree or plant. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures, particularly among Turkish, Arab, and Persian communities, and holds historical significance as the name of Zaynab bint Ali, the granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad.

Zeyneb currently ranks #15,275 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.

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