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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A fragrant flowering tree/shrub
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-nab
Zaynab is an Arabic name, pronounced ZAY-nab, that refers to a fragrant flowering tree or shrub. It's a name with a gentle, garden-like image behind it, and a soft, easy-to-say sound that carries across languages.
Meaning & Origin of Zaynab
Meaning: A fragrant flowering tree/shrub.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zaynab
ZAY-nabIPA /ˈzeɪnæb/
Popularity of Zaynab
Zaynab ranked #1548 in the U.S. in 2024, with 138 babies given the name. Its highest rank in the Social Security data, which runs from 1982 to 2024, was #1510 in 2023, when 143 babies were named Zaynab.
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FAQ
What does the name Zaynab mean?
A fragrant flowering tree/shrub. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Zaynab?
Zaynab is pronounced ZAY-nab (IPA: /ˈzeɪnæb/).
Is Zaynab a popular name right now?
Zaynab is near its all-time peak (#1510 in 2023), ranked #1548 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1982–2024.)
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