Unisex name
Zaitun name meaning
“the olive tree and its fruit”
Zaitun is a name used for both girls and boys, meaning “the olive tree and its fruit.” It comes from Arabic zaytūn, the word for that tree and fruit. The word was also borrowed through Malay, linking the name to both Arabic and Malay transmission.
What does Zaitun mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Zaitun
From Arabic zaytūn, referring to the olive tree and its fruit, also borrowed through Malay.
Zaitun in Islam and the Quran
Zaitun does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والزيتون) does, for example in QS At-Tin [95]: 1.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zaitun
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zaitun, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Zaitun Rati Febriyanti
Meaning of each word
- Zaitun: the olive tree and its fruit
- Rati: love, heartfelt delight
- Febriyanti: associated with February
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Meaning of each word
- Zaitun: the olive tree and its fruit
- Nira: sweet sap from palm plants
- Tika: the Pleiades star cluster
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Zaitun Swara
Meaning of each word
- Zaitun: the olive tree and its fruit
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
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Meaning of each word
- Seri: splendor, radiant beauty
- Zaitun: the olive tree and its fruit
- Wiji: seed, plant kernel
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Zaitun Resti
Meaning of each word
- Zaitun: the olive tree and its fruit
- Resti: blessing, benevolent approval
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Meaning of each word
- Zaitun: the olive tree and its fruit
- Wanda: appearance, outward form
- Melati: a fragrant white flower
How to pronounce Zaitun
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zaitun/ |
| Arabic script | زيتون |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦲꦶꦠꦸꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮄᮒᮥᮔ᮪ |
Is Zaitun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Zaitun is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 30% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Zaitun ranks #385 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zaitun
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Zaitun
- Zaitun Rasmin · b. 1966
- Zaitun · b. 1985
- Zaitun · b. 1959
- Zaitun · b. 1978
- Zaitun Awaliah · b. 1992
- Zaitun Awaliah Toara · b. 1986
- Zaitun Mawardi Yahya · b. 1985
- Zaitun Mhd · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Zaitun
What is the meaning of Zaitun?
Zaitun means the olive tree and its fruit. From Arabic zaytūn, referring to the olive tree and its fruit, also borrowed through Malay.
Is Zaitun a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Zaitun is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 30% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zaitun?
Zaitun is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Zaitun in the Quran?
Zaitun does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (والزيتون) does, for example in QS At-Tin [95]: 1.
How many syllables does Zaitun have?
Zaitun has 2 syllables (Zai-tun) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zaitun?
Zaitun ranks #385 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zaitun?
Some ideas: Zaitun Rati Febriyanti; Zaitun Nira Tika; Zaitun Swara.
Famous people named Zaitun?
Notable people named Zaitun include Zaitun Rasmin, Zaitun, Zaitun.
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