Beauty, grace, or a fragrant flowering tree
Derived from Arabic roots, it is often interpreted as 'beauty' or 'grace.' It is also associated with the phrase 'Zayn al-Ab,' meaning 'her father's ornament,' and refers to a desert tree known for its fragrance and beauty.
Less common today
Zeinab isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,598 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad and a central figure in Islamic history
Wife of the Prophet Muhammad known for her charity
Sudanese-British television journalist and news presenter
