Zayn
Zayn is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beauty, grace, adornment”.
| Meaning | Beauty, grace, adornment |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زين |
| Pronunciation | ZAYN |
| Arabic root | ز ي ن (z-y-n) — to adorn, to beautify |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zayn
Zayn is the closest transliteration of Arabic zayn, 'beauty' or 'grace'. It originally formed honorific titles such as Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn, borne by ʿAlī ibn al-Ḥusayn, the great-grandson of the Prophet ﷺ. Its use as a standalone name has grown fast in Britain and North America, helped by its short, easy sound.
Is Zayn a Muslim name?
Yes. Zayn is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beauty and grace.
Is Zayn in the Quran?
The root appears in 'We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment, the stars' (Quran 37:6).
Where is the name Zayn used?
Popular in the Arab world, South Asia and especially in the UK and North America.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayn mean?
Zayn means 'Beauty, grace, adornment'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zayn a Muslim name?
Yes. Zayn is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning beauty and grace.
How do you write Zayn in Arabic?
Zayn is written زين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zayn?
Zayn is pronounced ZAYN.
Is Zayn mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment, the stars' (Quran 37:6).