Zeenat
Zeenat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Adornment, beauty, grace”.
| Meaning | Adornment, beauty, grace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu / Persian form |
| Arabic spelling | زینت |
| Pronunciation | ZEE-nat |
| Arabic root | ز ي ن (z-y-n) — to adorn, to beautify |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zeenat
Zeenat is the Urdu and Persian form of Arabic zīna, 'adornment', with the feminine ending pronounced as -at. It is a long-standing name in South Asia, carried by Zeenat Mahal, wife of the last Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar, and the actress Zeenat Aman. It also forms compounds such as Zeenat-un-Nisa ('ornament of women').
Is Zeenat a Muslim name?
Yes. Zeenat is a Muslim name from the Arabic word for adornment, used for generations in South Asia.
Is Zeenat in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Wealth and children are the adornment (zīna) of the life of this world' (Quran 18:46).
Where is the name Zeenat used?
Common in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Iran.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zeenat mean?
Zeenat means 'Adornment, beauty, grace'. It comes from Arabic, Urdu / Persian form.
Is Zeenat a Muslim name?
Yes. Zeenat is a Muslim name from the Arabic word for adornment, used for generations in South Asia.
How do you write Zeenat in Arabic?
Zeenat is written زینت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zeenat?
Zeenat is pronounced ZEE-nat.
Is Zeenat mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Wealth and children are the adornment (zīna) of the life of this world' (Quran 18:46).