The nameZeynep
Zeynep is the Turkish form of Zaynab, a girl's name of Arabic origin. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
The meaning of Zaynab is debated. It is linked to a fragrant tree or to zayn, "beauty, adornment".
Origin
Arabic, through Turkish. Zaynab, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, is a respected figure of Islam.
History
Zeynep appeared in France in the early 1970s and peaked in the mid 2010s.
Popularity of the name Zeynep
Zeynep in France
Zeynep was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,155 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Zeynep. Its rise began around 1976, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Zeynep in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 99 births a year on average, against 122 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zeynep mean?
The meaning of Zaynab is debated. It is linked to a fragrant tree or to zayn, "beauty, adornment".
What is the origin of the name Zeynep?
Arabic, through Turkish. Zaynab, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, is a respected figure of Islam.
Is Zeynep a girl's or a boy's name?
Zeynep is a girl's name.