Zeinab

Zeinab Meaning & Origin

About Zeinab
The name "Zeinab" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "zeenat" which means "adornment" or "beauty." As a name, Zeinab carries the connotation of being graceful, elegant, and beautiful. It is often given to girls as a way to express their parents' desire for them to possess these qualities. Additionally, Zeinab holds historical and religious significance as it is the name of a prominent figure in Islamic history, Zeinab bint Ali, who is revered for her courage and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Zeinab are female.

Zeinab Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 33.33% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNP
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z0501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AY1 N AE0 B
🌐 IPA
/ˈzaɪnæb/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zeinab in Braille

Here's how to represent Zeinab in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Zeinab in braille

How to Spell the Name Zeinab in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Zeinab using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zeinab in sign language

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