Name meaning
Zeynab
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəli
A sweet-smelling tree; an adorned, precious woman.
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Name meaning and origin
Zeynab is the Arabic name of a fragrant tree or flower. In a broader sense it is interpreted as "an adorned, precious, valuable woman".
The most famous bearer of the name is Zeynab bint Muhammad, daughter of our Prophet (PBUH). Also Zeynab (RA), daughter of Ali (RA) and Fatimah (RA), holds a place in history as a faithful participant in the events of Karbala.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Zeynab, Zeyna
- Pronunciation
- zæjˈneb
Notable people with this name
Zeynab bint Ali (r.a)
The daughter of Ali (r.a) and Fatima (r.a): the loyal sister of the martyrs of Karbala, a symbol of courage and patience.
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What is the meaning of the name Zeynab?
Zeynab is the name of a pleasantly scented tree, meaning "an adorned, precious woman".