Sainabou
Sainabou is a Muslim girl name meaning “Form of Zaynab”.
| Meaning | Form of Zaynab |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Gambian form of Arabic Zaynab |
| Arabic spelling | زينب |
| Pronunciation | sai-nah-BOO |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Sainabou
Sainabou is the Gambian spelling of Seynabou, the Wolof form of Zaynab. Zaynab was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ eldest daughter and of his granddaughter Zaynab bint ʿAlī, who spoke out after Karbalāʾ. The spelling with ai is typical of English-language records in the Gambia.
Is Sainabou a Muslim name?
Yes. Sainabou is a Muslim name, a Gambian form of Zaynab.
Where is the name Sainabou used?
Very common in the Gambia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sainabou mean?
Sainabou means 'Form of Zaynab'. It comes from Gambian form of Arabic Zaynab.
Is Sainabou a Muslim name?
Yes. Sainabou is a Muslim name, a Gambian form of Zaynab.
How do you write Sainabou in Arabic?
Sainabou is written زينب in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Sainabou?
Sainabou is pronounced sai-nah-BOO.