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Zaynah
Pronounced ZAY-nah /ˈzeɪ.nə/Medium
Meaning: A feminine of Zayn — from Arabic, 'beauty; grace; an ornament; that which adorns'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Zaynah is a feminine of Zayn — from Arabic, 'beauty; grace; an ornament; that which adorns'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'ZAY-nah'; nickname Zay).
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, beauty-and-grace at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Zaynah mean?
Zaynah is a feminine of Zayn — Arabic 'beauty; grace; an ornament'.
How do you pronounce Zaynah?
It's said ZAY-nah /ˈzeɪ.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zaynah a boy or girl name?
Zaynah is a girl's name.
How popular is Zaynah?
Zaynah is a rare name in the U.S.













