Zainab
| Name | Zainab |
| In Urdu (اردو) | زینب |
| Roman / pronunciation | Zainab |
| Meaning (English) | A fragrant flowering plant |
| Meaning (Urdu) | ایک خوشبودار پھول |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Abjad · lucky number | 69 · 6 |
What does Zainab mean?
Zainab (زینب) is a arabic girl name meaning “A fragrant flowering plant” — in Urdu, ایک خوشبودار پھول. Pronounced Zainab, it is a well-loved choice among Urdu-speaking and Muslim families for its beautiful meaning and easy, melodic sound.
Arabic names are deeply rooted in the language of the Quran and are the most widely used names in the Muslim world. Zainab also belongs to our collections of Names of the Sahaba and Names Inspired by Nature.
Zainab in Islamic tradition
Zainab is cherished as a name borne by the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ (Sahaba), which adds a layer of honour and blessing for many Muslim families. Naming a child after a Companion is a long-standing way of expressing love for the early figures of Islam and hoping their good qualities inspire the child.
Numerology & lucky number
In the traditional Abjad system, each Urdu/Arabic letter has a numeric value. The letters of زینب add up to 69, which reduces to the single-digit lucky number 6. These associations are part of cultural tradition and are shared for interest, not as a factual claim.
The letters of زینب add up to 69 in the traditional Abjad system. Shared for cultural interest.
FAQs
What is the meaning of the name Zainab?
Zainab means "A fragrant flowering plant" — in Urdu, ایک خوشبودار پھول. It is a Arabic name traditionally used for a Girl.
Is Zainab a boy or a girl name?
Zainab is a Girl name.
How do you write Zainab in Urdu?
Zainab is written as زینب in Urdu (Roman transliteration: Zainab).
What is the Abjad (numerology) value of Zainab?
In the traditional Abjad system, the letters of Zainab (زینب) add up to 69. This is shared for cultural interest only.
Is Zainab a good Islamic name?
Zainab is a Arabic name with the positive meaning "A fragrant flowering plant", which makes it a popular and meaningful choice for a Muslim Girl. It is also honoured as a name of the Companions of the Prophet ﷺ.
What is the lucky number of Zainab?
Reducing the Abjad value of Zainab (69) to a single digit gives 6. This is a traditional numerology association, shared for cultural interest only.
What names are similar to Zainab?
Names often chosen alongside Zainab include Fatima, Ruqayya.