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Zaina: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“beauty; grace”

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زینہ

زَيْنَة

Zaina (زینہ, Arabic زَيْنَة) is a Muslim girl’s name that means “beauty; grace”. It comes from the Arabic root ز ي ن. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ز ي ن.

Zaina at a glance

Meaning: beauty; grace
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: zai-na
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: Z · ز

Meaning of Zaina

In English: beauty; grace
اردو میں معنی: خوبصورتی، زینت

Origin and history of Zaina

Feminine of zayn, beauty and grace (Lane ز ي ن); not the same word as zīnah (Zeenat), ornament.

Rootز ي ن

How to say and write Zaina

Say it: zai-na2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Zaina
Urdu: زینہ
Original script: زَيْنَة
Other spellings: Zaynah · Zayna · Zainah
Themes: Beauty

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Questions about the name Zaina

What does the name Zaina mean?

Zaina means “beauty; grace”. In Urdu: خوبصورتی، زینت. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Zaina a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Zaina is a girl’s name.

Is Zaina a Muslim name?

Yes. Zaina is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Feminine of zayn, beauty and grace (Lane ز ي ن); not the same word as zīnah (Zeenat), ornament.

How do you pronounce Zaina?

Say it “zai-na”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Zaina in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Zaina is written زینہ. In its original script: زَيْنَة.

What are other spellings of Zaina?

Zaina is also spelled Zaynah, Zayna, Zainah.

Is the meaning of Zaina verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.