GirlArabic
Zainab
zay-NAB
Popularity
#853
stable
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
6,985
Peak Year
#316 in 2024
First Recorded
1957
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Zainab is an Arabic name meaning "beauty" or "fragrant flower."
Numerology
6
The Nurturer
Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.
Famous Namesakes
Zainab bint Muhammad
Eldest daughter of the prophet Muhammad
Spelling Variations
Personality Traits
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