At a Glance
- Meaning
- A fragrant, thorny flowering shrub (traditional Arabic plant name)
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-nab
Zainab is an Arabic girl's name meaning “a fragrant, thorny flowering shrub (traditional Arabic plant name)”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Zainab
Meaning: A fragrant, thorny flowering shrub (traditional Arabic plant name).
Origin: Arabic.
How to Pronounce Zainab
ZAY-nabIPA /ˈzeɪnəb/
Popularity of Zainab
Lists That Include Zainab
- 200+ Muslim Baby Girl Names — Beautiful, Meaningful, and Timeless
- 200+ Best Strong Baby Girl Names (With Meanings) – 2026
Similar Names
Sahar · Latifa · Yara · Miriam · Soraya · Amina
