Zeynab

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Zeynab means "fragrant flower". It is derived from the Arabic word "zaynab" which refers to a type of flowering plant. It is also the name of a tree that is known for its sweet fragrance.
Scripts(How to write)
زينب in Arabic script
زینب(Persian)
Popularity
Zeynab is a commonly used name in Muslim societies, especially in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. It is also gaining popularity in other parts of the world.

cartoon of the name Zeynab
Cartoon of Zeynab

Zeynab Name meanings & History

Zeynab means "fragrant flower". It is derived from the Arabic word "zaynab" which refers to a type of flowering plant. It is also the name of a tree that is known for its sweet fragrance. Alternate transcription of Persian زینب (see Zeinab) or Azerbaijani Zeynəb. Zeynab is mostly used as a first name for girls.

Zodiac Sign of Zeynab: Zigzag Pisces

Synonyms of Zeynab:

Z: Zen,Zigzag,Zany,Zodiac,Zombie

E: Environment,Entertain,Enlighten,Expressive,Enliven,Exaggerate

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

N: Nice,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nervous,Neurosis,Neat,Nutrition

A: Argumentative,Angry,Action,Ambitious,Assertive,Aggressive

B: Bashful,Beauty,Brains,Bountiful

Zeynab is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Zeynab al-Kubra, Zeynab bint Ali, and Zeynab bint Jahsh are some famous historical figures with the name Zeynab. Contemporary figures include Zeynab Jalalian, a Kurdish activist, and Zeynab El Helw, a Lebanese model.

Related Names to Zeynab

Some related names to Zeynab include Zainab, Zayneb, Zeinab, and Zaynab.

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