Muslim girl name
Zaynab: name meaning
زينب
“A fragrant flower; father's adornment”
GirlGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
The name of the Prophet's daughter and granddaughter. Also spelled Zainab.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Zaynab mean?
Zaynab (زينب) means "A fragrant flower; father's adornment". It is a Arabic name for a girl.
Is Zaynab a Muslim name?
Yes. Zaynab is used by Muslims around the world. The name of the Prophet's daughter and granddaughter. Also spelled Zainab.
Is Zaynab mentioned in the Qur'an?
Zaynab is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.