Meaning: Meaning uncertain; possibly a fragrant flowering tree
The story
Zainab is a spelling of Zaynab, borne by women in the Prophet Muhammad’s family. A fragrant tree is one proposed origin; beauty-of-the-father and a link with Zenobia are alternatives.
Nicknames
- Zaini
- Zee
Spellings & variants
- Zaynab
- Zeynep
- Zeinab
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Zainab comes from Arabic.
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