Zinnirah
Zinnirah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Name of a female Companion”.
| Meaning | Name of a female Companion |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زِنّيرة |
| Pronunciation | zin-NEE-rah |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zinnirah
Zinnirah is a spelling of Zinnīra with the final h of the feminine ending. Zinnira al-Rumiyya was among the first Muslims in Makkah; she was persecuted by the Quraysh for her faith and was freed by Abu Bakr. Biographers report she lost her sight under torture and that it was later restored. The meaning of the name itself is not clearly recorded.
Is Zinnirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zinnirah is the name of an early female Companion, which makes it a meaningful Muslim name.
Where is the name Zinnirah used?
Used by Muslim families in the UK, North America and South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zinnirah mean?
Zinnirah means 'Name of a female Companion'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zinnirah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zinnirah is the name of an early female Companion, which makes it a meaningful Muslim name.
How do you write Zinnirah in Arabic?
Zinnirah is written زِنّيرة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zinnirah?
Zinnirah is pronounced zin-NEE-rah.