Zein
Zein is a Muslim boy name meaning “Beauty, grace, adornment”.
| Meaning | Beauty, grace, adornment |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Levantine spelling |
| 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 Zein
Zein is a Levantine and Egyptian spelling of Zayn, meaning beauty, grace and adornment. It is often found in compound titles such as Zayn al-ʿĀbidīn, 'the adornment of the worshippers', the title of ʿAli ibn al-Husayn, the great-grandson of the Prophet ﷺ. In Lebanon and Syria Zein is also used for girls.
Is Zein a Muslim name?
Yes. Zein is a form of the Arabic name Zayn, meaning beauty and grace, and is widely used by Muslims.
Is Zein in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, We have adorned (zayyannā) the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars' (Quran 37:6).
Where is the name Zein used?
Common in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Egypt.
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Spellings and variants of Zein
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zein mean?
Zein means 'Beauty, grace, adornment'. It comes from Arabic, Levantine spelling.
Is Zein a Muslim name?
Yes. Zein is a form of the Arabic name Zayn, meaning beauty and grace, and is widely used by Muslims.
How do you write Zein in Arabic?
Zein is written زين in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zein?
Zein is pronounced ZAYN.
Is Zein mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Indeed, We have adorned (zayyannā) the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars' (Quran 37:6).