Zaynab name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Usage: Arabic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: za(y)-nab
Meaning: Beautiful and Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad
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What does Zaynab mean?

Odd girl name Zaynab is substantially used in Swedish, Arabic, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish which came from Arabic, meaning of Zaynab is "Beautiful or Name of Prophet Mohammads Daughter".

How do I pronounce Zaynab?

The two syllabled name Zaynab is pronounced, za(y)-nab.

Variants of Zaynab

Sainab, Saynab

Names that rhyme with Zaynab

How popular is the name Zaynab?

Zaynab is a common name in United States given to over 1618 babies in 34 years. Currently the name is rising, in 2016, 145 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 1533rd position.

Also, Zaynab is common in England and Wales where over 2900 new-borns have been given the name since 1996. When at the peak of its usage in 2016, 184 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 271st position.

Also, Zaynab used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1975 and over 1095 babies have been given the name in 37 years. At the peak of its usage in 2017,.

However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 37 years but it is still going strong.

In Belgium, Zaynab is a unique name where it has been in use since 2003 and has secured the place in top 300 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 291 on girl names chart when 35 babies were named Zaynab. There are over 278 babies that have been given the name Zaynab in Belgium.

Zaynab is an uncommon baby name in Ireland still in use today. However things change on global perspective, Zaynab is extremely popular in Afghanistan where every 1 in 400 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Russia. As per our estimate, over 140000 babies have been bestowed Zaynab around the globe.

YearRankBirths
20231503143
20221821111
20211641126
20201775111
20191781114
20181580136
20171743121
20161539146
20151608133
2014199699
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Zaynab in Nordic countries

CountriesWomen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands6612
Sweden20515
Norway3759
Denmark840

Numerological analysis of Zaynab

You don't share the usual opinion of things and the ordinary life perspective. When it comes to love, you can't stand a monogamous relationship. Details matter to you, especially when it comes to choosing your love partner. You are an attractive person with an impressive character and formed life values. You are not like other people. You can't get used to a boring life and monotony. You don't believe in second chances.

Other names similar to Zaynab, for soon-to-be-parents

  •  Akhtar largely is used in Arabic and Sindhi is a unisex name, meaning of Akhtar is "Good Luck or Good Man" is of Arabic origin
  •  Kutaiba - Boy name Kutaiba is used substantially in Hindi and Arabic, Kutaiba means "Lord of Flowers"
  •  Mehvish - Mehvish's meaning is Shining Star, Bright Star or Prettiest Face on the Moon is used as a unisex name is majorly used in Hindi and Arabic
  •  Zaitun is used specifically in Tamil, Telugu and Sikh is a baby girl name, Zaitun means "Olive or The Olive Tree or the Olive Fruit"
  •  Soheila - Unconventional Soheilas origin is Old Persian is used as a baby girl name which is majorly used in Arabic and Iranian, meaning of Soheila is "Moon Light or Moon Glow"

Famous people named Zaynab

  • Zaynab bint Khuzayma, also known as 'Umm al-Masakin'
  • Zaynab bint Ali, daughter of the fourth caliph and the first Shia Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah bint Muhammad
  • Zaynab bint Jahsh, cousin and wife of Muhammad and therefore a Mother of the Believers
  • Zaynab an-Nafzawiyyah, Berber woman of influence

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
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