| Meaning | fragrant flower |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Zayn-ab |
About Zaynab
Distinguished and culturally significant, this name carries profound historical and spiritual weight. Zaynab represents connection to heritage while remaining vibrant in contemporary contexts. The name's strong consonants create a decisive sound pattern that commands respect and attention. It offers your daughter immediate connection to a rich cultural tradition while maintaining individuality in diverse settings. Zaynab refuses to fade into backgrounds, making a clear statement with confidence and dignity. Parents choosing this name demonstrate commitment to meaningful naming practices and cultural authenticity. The name ages gracefully, as suitable for a child as for the accomplished professional she may become, never losing its power or relevance across life stages.
Nicknames for Zaynab
| Zay |
| Zayzay |
| Nab |
| Nabie |
| Zaybie |
Famous People Named Zaynab
| Zaynab Alkali | Nigerian author |
| Zaynab bint Ali | Islamic historical figure |
| Zaynab Essa | Bahraini human rights activist |
| Zaynab El Bernoussi | Moroccan actress |
| Zaynab Farooq | Pakistani squash player |
| Zaynab Salbi | Iraqi-American author and activist |
| Zaynab Soleimani | Iranian musician |
| Zaynab bint Jahsh | Companion of Prophet Muhammad |
| Zaynab al-Ghazali | Egyptian feminist leader |
| Zaynab al-Kubra | Great granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad |
| Zaynab bint Khuzayma | Companion of Prophet Muhammad |
| Zaynab bint Muhammad | Daughter of Prophet Muhammad |
| Zaynab bint Umm Salamah | Companion of Prophet Muhammad |
| Zaynab bint Younus | Canadian Muslim author |
| Zaynab Fayyad | Lebanese filmmaker |
| Zaynab Kamoonpuri | British Muslim author |
| Zaynab Otiti Obanor | Nigerian businesswoman |
| Zaynab Raja | Pakistani singer |
| Zaynab Yusuf | Kenyan artist |
| Zaynab Zalwango | Ugandan basketball player |
Characters Named Zaynab
| Zaynab Khan | Character in "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini |
| Zaynab Malik | Character in "A Change of Heart" by Jodi Picoult |
| Zaynab El-Hassan | Character in "Sofia Khan is Not Obliged" by Ayisha Malik |
| Zaynab Hamdi | Character in "The Moor's Account" by Laila Lalami |
| Zaynab Harith | Character in "The Blood of Flowers" by Anita Amirrezvani |
| Zaynab al-Khansa | Character in "The Physician" by Noah Gordon |
| Zaynab An-Nafzawiyya | Character in "The Fez of Dreams" by Saeed Farouky |
| Zaynab Sayyad | Character in "Salt Houses" by Hala Alyan |
| Zaynab Bint al-Harith | Character in "The Sword of Medina" by Sherry Jones |
| Zaynab Mahdi | Character in "The Garden of Lost and Found" by Harriet Evans |
| Zaynab Ahmed | Character in "The Waiting" by Ha Jin |
| Zaynab al-Qadim | Character in "The Physician's Tale" by Ariana Franklin |
| Zaynab al-Mansour | Character in "The Sultan's Wife" by Jane Johnson |
| Zaynab Haroun | Character in "The Broken Verses" by Kamila Shamsie |
| Zaynab Mousavi | Character in "The Ayatollah's Democracy" by Hooman Majd |
| Zaynab Hanifa | Character in "The Last Ember" by Daniel Levin |
| Zaynab Sharif | Character in "Desert Hunt" by Anna Lowe |
| Zaynab Fadel | Character in "Love in Exile" by Bahaa Taher |
| Zaynab Rizvi | Character in "No Dominion" by Louise Welsh |
| Zaynab Baker | Character in "Yassmin's Story" by Yassmin Abdel-Magied |