Muslim girl name

Zainab

زينب

“Variant spelling of Zaynab”

زینب

Prophet's familyCompanion

Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
In the Qur'an: No
Letter: Z

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.

Similar girl names

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Questions

What does Zainab mean?

Zainab (زينب) means "Variant spelling of Zaynab". It is an Arabic name for a girl.

What is the meaning of Zainab in Urdu?

In Urdu, Zainab means: زینب.

Is Zainab a Muslim name?

Yes. Zainab is used by Muslims around the world.

Is Zainab mentioned in the Qur'an?

Zainab is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.