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Zainalabidin

♂ Boy

Pronounced zayn-al-AH-bi-deen /ˌzaɪn.æl.ɑːˈbɪ.dɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Zayn al-Abidin, 'ornament (adornment) of the worshippers' — the honorific of Ali ibn Husayn, the fourth Shia Imam, revered for his devotion. Recorded here as one name; noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A revered name: Zainalabidin means 'ornament of the worshippers' (said 'zayn-al-AH-bi-deen'). Devout and dignified.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Zayn al-Abidin, 'ornament (adornment) of the worshippers' — the honorific of Ali ibn Husayn, the fourth Shia Imam, revered for his devotion. Recorded here as one name; noted respectfully.

History & Origin

Zainalabidin comes from the Arabic Zayn al-Abidin, 'ornament of the worshippers,' the title of the fourth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Husayn, revered for his piety. It reads devout and dignified — rare in the U.S. (said 'zayn-al-AH-bi-deen').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, devout, and dignified.

Did you know? Zainalabidin joins Zayn al-Abidin, 'ornament of the worshippers' — the honorific of Ali ibn Husayn, the fourth Shia Imam, honored for his devotion; recorded here as one name and noted respectfully (said 'zayn-al-AH-bi-deen').
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References — Zainalabidin — Arabic Zayn al-Abidin; fourth Shia Imam; 'ornament of the worshippers'

Variations

ZainulabideenZainalabideenZainul Abidin

Nicknames

ZainAbu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zainalabidin mean?

Zainalabidin is Arabic for 'ornament of the worshippers' — the honorific of Zayn al-Abidin, the fourth Shia Imam.

How do you pronounce Zainalabidin?

It's said zayn-al-AH-bi-deen /ˌzaɪn.æl.ɑːˈbɪ.dɪn/ — five syllables, stress on the third.

Is Zainalabidin a boy or girl name?

Zainalabidin is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zainalabidin?

Zainalabidin is a very rare name in the U.S.

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