Zainal
Zainal is a Muslim boy name meaning “Adornment (of the worshippers)”.
| Meaning | Adornment (of the worshippers) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay form |
| Arabic spelling | زين العابدين |
| Pronunciation | ZAI-nahl |
| Arabic root | ز ي ن (z-y-n) — beauty, adornment |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zainal
Zainal is a Malay and Indonesian name taken from the first part of Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn, 'adornment of the worshippers', the title of ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn, the Prophet's ﷺ great-grandson. Malay speakers often shorten the compound to Zainal, or write it Zainal Abidin. Arabic zayn means beauty or ornament.
Is Zainal a Muslim name?
Yes. Zainal is a Muslim name, the Malay form of Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn, title of the Prophet's ﷺ great-grandson ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn.
Where is the name Zainal used?
Very common in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and Singapore; Zaynal is used in Azerbaijan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zainal mean?
Zainal means 'Adornment (of the worshippers)'. It comes from Arabic, Malay form.
Is Zainal a Muslim name?
Yes. Zainal is a Muslim name, the Malay form of Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn, title of the Prophet's ﷺ great-grandson ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn.
How do you write Zainal in Arabic?
Zainal is written زين العابدين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zainal?
Zainal is pronounced ZAI-nahl.