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Zeynep

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Pronounced zehy-NEHP /zej.ˈnep/Medium

Meaning: BeautyMedium

In 30 seconds: Zeynep is the Turkish form of Zaynab, here glossed as 'beauty' and very common in Turkey.
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningBeauty
U.S. rank (2024)#1859 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births108 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,363

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219812024

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

History & Origin

Zeynep is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Zaynab, given the meaning 'beauty'. It is one of the most popular girls' names in Turkey, with a long history tied to early Islamic figures named Zaynab. Across Arabic and other languages the related forms include Zainab, Zaynab and Zineb.

The firm consonants give it a strong, distinctly Turkish rhythm. Bearers include the Turkish actresses Zeynep Tokuş and Zeynep Çamcı.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Zeynep is 'beauty', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Zeynep — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ZainabZaynabZeinebZinebZeynəb

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Zeynep Tokuş (1977–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Zeynep Çamcı (1986–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Zeynep…

Zaynab— The Arabic name that Zeynep renders in Turkish
Zainab— A variant spelling of the same name Zeynep derives from

Frequently Asked

What does the name Zeynep mean?

Zeynep is usually explained as meaning 'beauty' and is most often linked with Turkish tradition.

How do you pronounce Zeynep?

It's commonly said zehy-NEHP /zej.ˈnep/.

Is Zeynep a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Zeynep is used as a girl name.

How popular is Zeynep?

In 2024, Zeynep ranked #1859 in the U.S. for girls, with 108 births recorded.