Zainab as a Female Name
Zainab is most commonly a girl's name.
Parents choosing Zainab for a girl get a name with a clear Arabic heritage and a well-established girl's usage. The name Zainab means “a fragrant flowering plant” and is of Arabic origin. Closely related female forms and variants include Zaynab, Zeinab, Zenab, Zainabu.
For the full etymology, history and popularity of Zainab across all genders, see the complete Zainab name meaning.
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Is Zainab a girl's name?+
Zainab is most commonly a girl's name. It means “a fragrant flowering plant” and is of Arabic origin.
What does Zainab mean?+
Zainab means “a fragrant flowering plant” and originates from Arabic.