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Zeenat

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Pronounced zee-NAHT /ziˈnɑt/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Zinat — from Arabic/Persian zinat, 'beauty; adornment, ornament, embellishment'Medium

In 30 seconds: Beauty; adornment: Zeenat is Persian/Urdu for 'beauty; adornment'. Lyrical, warm, and elegant (said 'zee-NAHT').
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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic
MeaningA spelling of Zinat — from Arabic/Persian zinat, 'beauty; adornment, ornament, embellishment'
U.S. rank (2025)#6828 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 322

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319832025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zeenat is a spelling of Zinat — from Arabic/Persian zinat, 'beauty; adornment, ornament, embellishment'. A lyrical, elegant name across the Persian, Urdu, and Muslim worlds (the actress Zeenat Aman; said 'zee-NAHT'; nickname Zee).

In the U.S. it appears in South Asian and Muslim families. Rare, beauty-and-adornment at the root, and elegant.

Did you know? Zeenat means 'beauty; adornment, ornament, embellishment' in Arabic and Persian — a lyrical, elegant name (said 'zee-NAHT').
Overall data confidence 62%
References — Zinat — Persian/Arabic etymology

Variations

ZinatZeinabZenat

Nicknames

Zee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeenat mean?

Zeenat is Persian/Urdu/Arabic for 'beauty; adornment, ornament'.

How do you pronounce Zeenat?

It's said zee-NAHT /ziˈnɑt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zeenat a boy or girl name?

Zeenat is a girl's name.

How popular is Zeenat?

Zeenat is a rare name in the U.S.

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