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Zinedine

♂ Boy

Pronounced zih-neh-DEEN /zɪ.nɛˈdiːn/Medium

Meaning: A French/Algerian form of the Arabic Zayn al-Din, 'beauty of the faith' or 'adornment of the religion' (zayn, 'beauty; adornment' + din, 'faith; religion'). Famously borne by footballer Zinedine Zidane; the route is Arabic, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name of faith: Zinedine means 'beauty of the faith' (said 'zih-neh-DEEN'). Worn by football great Zidane.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA French/Algerian form of the Arabic Zayn al-Din, 'beauty of the faith' or 'adornment of the religion' (zayn, 'beauty; adornment' + din, 'faith; religion'). Famously borne by footballer Zinedine Zidane; the route is Arabic, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12291 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 156

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200620052024

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

Zinedine is a French/Algerian form of the Arabic Zayn al-Din, 'beauty of the faith; adornment of the religion', joining zayn, 'beauty', with din, 'faith'. It is best known through footballer Zinedine Zidane. It reaches the U.S. mainly through North African and football-loving families; the route is Arabic, which we note (said 'zih-neh-DEEN').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, meaningful, and internationally known.

Did you know? Zinedine comes from the Arabic Zayn al-Din, 'beauty of the faith' — carried to fame by footballer Zinedine Zidane, which we note honestly (said 'zih-neh-DEEN').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Zinedine — Arabic Zayn al-Din 'beauty of the faith'; Zidane; route noted

Variations

ZineddineZinnedineZayneddine

Nicknames

ZizouZin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zinedine mean?

Zinedine is from the Arabic Zayn al-Din, 'beauty of the faith; adornment of the religion'; the route is Arabic, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zinedine?

It's said zih-neh-DEEN /zɪ.nɛˈdiːn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Zinedine a boy or girl name?

Zinedine is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zinedine?

Zinedine is a rare name in the U.S., known internationally through footballer Zinedine Zidane.

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