Indian name meaning
Zainab
♀ GirlZai·nab · 2 syllables
A fragrant flower; the Prophet's daughter
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Zainab
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| Z | a | i | n | a | b |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
7 + 1 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 2 = 17, then 1 + 7 = 8. So Zainab carries the name number 8.
About the name Zainab
Zainab is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A fragrant flower; the Prophet's daughter.”
Spoken aloud it is Zai·nab — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Zainab; both spellings are the same name. Zainab is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zainab mean?
Zainab means “A fragrant flower; the Prophet's daughter.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Zainab a boy or a girl name?
Zainab is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Zainab?
Zainab is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Zainab?
Zainab has 2 syllables and is said as Zai·nab.
What are the other spellings of Zainab?
Zainab is also commonly spelled Zainab. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Zainab?
In the Chaldean system, Zainab has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Zainab a common name in India?
Zainab appears 2 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “rare.”
What names go well with Zainab?
For a brother to Zainab, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Zafar, Zahid, Zaid or Irfan all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Zainab?
Arnab, Mehtab, Aftab or Rabab share Zainab's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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