Zaynab
زينب
✦Pronunciation
zaynab
Meaning
Fragrant plant; name of the 7th wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Zaynab bint Jahsh, mentioned by name in the Quran
Origin
Arabic
Quranic Name
Yes
Popularity
Popular
About the Name
Zaynab is a feminine Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, carrying the beautiful meaning of "Fragrant plant; name of the 7th wife of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Zaynab bint Jahsh, mentioned by name in the Quran". This is a Quranic name, meaning it appears in the Holy Quran. Choosing a Quranic name is considered a great blessing in Islamic tradition, as it connects the child to the words of Allah. Zaynab is a popular name among Muslim communities worldwide.
Quranic Reference
“Zaynab bint Jahsh is the only wife of the Prophet whose marriage is mentioned by name in the Quran (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:37). She was known for her piety, fasting, and generosity to the poor.”
Numerology (Abjad)
Each Arabic letter carries a numeric value in the classical Abjad system.
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