Beauty, adornment, or a father's precious stone
Derived from the Arabic name Zainab, it is often interpreted as meaning 'beauty' or 'adornment.' In Turkish tradition, it is also associated with the phrase 'Zeyn-i Eb,' meaning 'her father's ornament' or 'precious stone.'
About 90 girls were named Zeynep in 2025.
Turkish pop singer and songwriter
Acclaimed Turkish television director
Renowned Turkish scholar of architectural history and conservation
Prominent Turkish linguist and dialectologist
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
