Muslim Girl NameScholarly Verified
Origin: Turkish / Arabic
زَيْنَب
Zeynep
Transliteration: Zeynep • Pronounced: (Zey-nep)
Name Meaning
"Turkish form of Zainab; Beautiful fragrant flower, Daughter of Prophet ﷺ"
Regional Usage & Naming Heritage
Prominent Regional Familiarity:
TürkiyeWestern Communities
Naming Tradition:
Turkish Muslim Names
Associated Countries & Lineage:
TürkiyeGermany
Islamic Significance & History
Turkish spelling of Sayyidatina Zainab (RA). Number 1 most popular girl name in Türkiye for over a decade.
Authenticated Scholarly Sources
Primary Quranic / Hadith Source: Sahih al-Bukhari
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24
Zeynep (زَيْنَب)
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