Girl name
Zaenab name meaning
“a kind of fragrant flowering tree”
Zaenab is a feminine name of Arabic origin, commonly linked to the meaning “a kind of fragrant flowering tree.” It is a spelling variant of Zainab, derived from Arabic Zaynab. Alongside its traditional association with a fragrant tree, the name is known in early Islamic history.
What does Zaenab mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Zaenab
Zaenab is a spelling variant of Arabic Zaynab. The name is traditionally associated with a fragrant tree and is well known in early Islamic history.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Female Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | Z · Za |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zaenab in Islam and the Quran
Zaenab does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zaenab
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zaenab, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Zaenab Hasanah Nurhalimah
Meaning of each word
- Zaenab: a kind of fragrant flowering tree
- Hasanah: good, beautiful; a good deed
- Nurhalimah: light and gentleness
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Meaning of each word
- Zaenab: a kind of fragrant flowering tree
- Mutia: obedient, dutiful
- Uswatun: an example to follow
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Zaenab Fitriana
Meaning of each word
- Zaenab: a kind of fragrant flowering tree
- Fitriana: innate nature, original purity
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Meaning of each word
- Akbari: associated with Akbar
- Zaenab: a kind of fragrant flowering tree
- Maulida: birth, birthday
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Zaenab Sakinah
Meaning of each word
- Zaenab: a kind of fragrant flowering tree
- Sakinah: inward serenity
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Meaning of each word
- Zaenab: a kind of fragrant flowering tree
- Nuraisyah: light of Aisyah
- Ulfi: closeness, affection
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How to pronounce Zaenab
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaɛnab/ |
| Arabic script | زينب |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦲꦺꦤꦧ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮈᮔᮘ᮪ |
Is Zaenab a girl’s name?
Yes, Zaenab is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zaenab ranks #1,083 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zaenab
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Zaenab
- Zaenab Samallo · b. 1933
- Zaenab · b. 1971
- Zaenab F Wahidah · b. 1983
- Zaenab Fitria Permanawati · b. 1988
- Zaenab Maltufah · b. 1966
FAQ about the name Zaenab
What is the meaning of Zaenab?
Zaenab means a kind of fragrant flowering tree. Zaenab is a spelling variant of Arabic Zaynab. The name is traditionally associated with a fragrant tree and is well known in early Islamic history.
Is Zaenab a girl’s name?
Yes, Zaenab is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zaenab?
Zaenab is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zaenab in the Quran?
Zaenab does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zaenab have?
Zaenab has 3 syllables (Za-e-nab) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zaenab?
Zaenab ranks #1,083 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zaenab?
Some ideas: Zaenab Hasanah Nurhalimah; Zaenab Mutia Uswatun; Zaenab Fitriana.
Famous people named Zaenab?
Notable people named Zaenab include Zaenab Samallo, Zaenab, Zaenab F Wahidah.
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