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Zeynep

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Meaning

Precious gem

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Sahabiyyah

Regional Usage

Turkey

Global Spellings

Arabic زينب
Urdu زینپ
Persian زینب
Bengali জেইনেপ
Pashto زینپ
Capturing elegance and depth, Zeynep stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Precious gem', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Zeynep, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Zeynep, a Turkish rendering of Zainab, comes from the Arabic root z-y-n, and honors the Prophet 's daughters and his wife Zaynab bint Jahsh.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The Turkish form of the Arabic Zaynab - among the most popular girls' names in Turkey, honoring the Prophet's daughter Zaynab and Zaynab bint Ali.

Islamic Significance

Zaynab bint Muhammad was the eldest daughter of the Prophet, whose husband was captured at Badr and released on the ransom she sent.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Turkish-influenced Muslim communities, particularly as a girl's name.