Zina

/ZEE-nah/

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Meaning

Ornament

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic زينة

Urdu زنا

Persian زینا

Bengali জিনা

Pashto زنا

Alternate Spellings

Zeena Zinah

Zina is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Quranic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Ornament', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ز-ي-ن (z-y-n, 'to adorn'). Zina/Zinah means 'ornament, adornment.'

Islamic Significance

The Quran describes wealth and children as 'zinat al-hayat ad-dunya' (the adornment of worldly life).

Quranic Connection

Zinah, adornment, is the word Surah 18 uses of wealth and children as the adornment of the life of this world, set against enduring good deeds (18:46).