Zainah
Zainah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beauty, adornment, grace”.
| Meaning | Beauty, adornment, grace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زينة |
| Pronunciation | ZAY-nah |
| Arabic root | ز ي ن (z-y-n) — to adorn, to beautify |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zainah
Zainah is a spelling of the Arabic name Zayna (also Zīna), meaning beauty and adornment. The final h marks the feminine ending. Related to Zayn and Zaynab, it suggests natural grace and charm. The spelling with a final h is particularly common in Malaysia and among English-speaking Muslims.
Is Zainah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zainah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning beauty and adornment.
Is Zainah in the Quran?
Its root word zīna (adornment) appears in the Quran: 'Wealth and children are the adornment of the life of this world' (Quran 18:46).
Where is the name Zainah used?
Used in Malaysia, Indonesia, and by English-speaking Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zainah mean?
Zainah means 'Beauty, adornment, grace'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zainah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zainah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning beauty and adornment.
How do you write Zainah in Arabic?
Zainah is written زينة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zainah?
Zainah is pronounced ZAY-nah.
Is Zainah mentioned in the Quran?
Its root word zīna (adornment) appears in the Quran: 'Wealth and children are the adornment of the life of this world' (Quran 18:46).