The nameZinedine
Zinedine is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "beauty of the faith". It is inseparable from Zinedine Zidane.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Zinedine comes from the Arabic Zayn al-Din, "beauty, ornament of the faith".
Origin
Arabic.
History
The name peaked in France after the French team won the 1998 World Cup.
Did you know?
- In the 1998 World Cup final, Zinedine Zidane scored two headed goals against Brazil.
Famous people named Zinedine
- Zinedine Zidane, footballer and coach
Popularity of the name Zinedine
Zinedine in France
Zinedine was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,035 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Zinedine. Its rise began around 1994, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Zinedine in France were born before 2006, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 34 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zinedine mean?
Zinedine comes from the Arabic Zayn al-Din, "beauty, ornament of the faith".
What is the origin of the name Zinedine?
Arabic.
Is Zinedine a girl's or a boy's name?
Zinedine is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Zinedine?
Zinedine Zidane, footballer and coach.