Zaynab
/ZAY-nab/ Slavic Female
Meaning & Origin
Zaynab is a Slavic name meaning "A fragrant plant". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, BE, Bahrain. The name Zaynab is of Arabic origin. The root word is related to a fragrant plant or a type of flowering tree.
Quick Facts
Language Slavic
Gender Female
Phonetic ZAY-nab
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as ZAY-nab. Keep the original Slavic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Zaynab
- · Zaynab bint Ali - Granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad
- · Zaynab al-Ghazali - Egyptian Islamic preacher and activist
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