Dieynaba
Dieynaba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Zaynab”.
| Meaning | Form of Zaynab |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Fula/Wolof form of Arabic Zaynab |
| Arabic spelling | زينب |
| Pronunciation | jay-NAH-bah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Dieynaba
Dieynaba is a Senegalese and Mauritanian form of Zaynab, where the Arabic z is pronounced j (written di in French) and a final -a is added. Zaynab was the name of a daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, of two of his wives, and of his granddaughter Zaynab bint ʿAlī. Seynabou and Djénéba are other West African forms.
Is Dieynaba a Muslim name?
Yes. Dieynaba is a Muslim name, a West African form of Zaynab.
Where is the name Dieynaba used?
Common among Fula families in Senegal, Mauritania and Guinea.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dieynaba mean?
Dieynaba means 'Form of Zaynab'. It comes from Fula/Wolof form of Arabic Zaynab.
Is Dieynaba a Muslim name?
Yes. Dieynaba is a Muslim name, a West African form of Zaynab.
How do you write Dieynaba in Arabic?
Dieynaba is written زينب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Dieynaba?
Dieynaba is pronounced jay-NAH-bah.