ژینۆ

Zhino

girlKurdish

Zhino is a Muslim girl name meaning “Usually linked to life (Kurdish jîn)”.

MeaningUsually linked to life (Kurdish jîn)
GenderGirl
OriginKurdish
Arabic spellingژینۆ
Pronunciationzhee-NOH
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Zhino

Zhino (also written Jino or Jîno) is a Kurdish girl's name. It is generally connected with the Kurdish word jîn, 'life', and families usually explain it as 'life' or 'full of life'. It is a native Kurdish name rather than an Arabic one, and it became popular in Kurdish communities as part of a wider revival of Kurdish-language names.

Is Zhino a Muslim name?

Zhino is a Kurdish name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim Kurdish families. Parents wanting an Arabic name with a similar meaning sometimes choose Hayat (life).

Where is the name Zhino used?

Used among Kurds in Iraqi Kurdistan, Iran, Turkey and the diaspora.

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Spellings and variants of Zhino

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zhino mean?

Zhino means 'Usually linked to life (Kurdish jîn)'. It comes from Kurdish.

Is Zhino a Muslim name?

Zhino is a Kurdish name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim Kurdish families. Parents wanting an Arabic name with a similar meaning sometimes choose Hayat (life).

How do you write Zhino in Arabic?

Zhino is written ژینۆ in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zhino?

Zhino is pronounced zhee-NOH.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.