Turkish/Arabic · Girl name
Zeynep
“Turkish form of Zaynab; the meaning of Zaynab is uncertain”
About the name Zeynep
Zeynep is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Zaynab. The meaning of Zaynab is uncertain. It is sometimes linked to the name of a fragrant plant, and sometimes to the Arabic word zayn, meaning beauty or adornment. The name is borne in Islamic tradition by Zaynab bint Muhammad, a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and by Zaynab bint Ali, his granddaughter. Zeynep is widely used in Turkey.
- Meaning
- Turkish form of Zaynab; the meaning of Zaynab is uncertain
- Origin
- Turkish/Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-nep(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Zeynep
- Zeynep Elif
- Zeynep Merve
- Zeynep Derya
- Zeynep Aylin
- Zeynep Seda
Questions about Zeynep
- What does Zeynep mean?
- Zeynep is a Turkish name meaning "Turkish form of Zaynab; the meaning of Zaynab is uncertain".
- How do you pronounce Zeynep?
- Zeynep is pronounced ZAY-nep, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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