Zaynab

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Meaning

Beauty

Origin

Somali

Global Spellings

Arabic زينب
Urdu زینب
Persian زینب
Turkish Zeyneb
Bengali জয়নাব
Indonesian Zainab
Pashto زینب
Zaynab is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Somali roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Beauty', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Somali regions, Zaynab has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Zaynab, like the more common spelling Zainab, comes from the Arabic root z-y-n, referring to a fragrant flowering tree, and is the name of two of the Prophet ﷺ's daughters and one of his wives, Zaynab bint Jahsh.