The nameZaineb
Zaineb is an Arabic girl's name, a variant of Zaynab.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Its meaning is debated. It is sometimes linked to the name of a fragrant tree.
Origin
Arabic. Zaynab was the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
History
First given in France in the mid 1970s, Zaineb has been given mostly since the 2000s and peaked in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Zaineb
Zaineb in France
Zaineb was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 355 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Zaineb. Its rise began around 1974, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Zaineb in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 27 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaineb mean?
Its meaning is debated. It is sometimes linked to the name of a fragrant tree.
What is the origin of the name Zaineb?
Arabic. Zaynab was the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.
Is Zaineb a girl's or a boy's name?
Zaineb is a girl's name.