The name Zaynab is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "beauty, grace". Zaynab and is often added to lists like Gorgeous Flower Names for Babies and discussed in our forums with posts like "Baby a Day".
From the experts:
Zaynab, from the Arabic word for beauty and the name of a flowering tree, was the name of a granddaughter, daughter and two wives of the Prophet Muhammed. Related names include the simplified forms Zaina and Zayna and the Swahili-inflected Zainabu, along with possibly Zenobia, a name related to the Greek mythological god Zeus. Zaynab is one of the most popular Muslim girls' names around the world.
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My the most favorite name of daughter. I love this name.
I had a daughter 3 years ago. But she got life only of 3 days. I'm still happy that my Daughter's name is Zainab.
And the main reason is... this name is one of those names chosen by Prophet Muhammad SAAW.