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Zainab

Meaning — Believed to derive from the Arabic name of a fragrant tree (the leadwort or a type of acacia), or from a root meaning "ornament of the father". Zainab bint Ali, granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad, is celebrated in Islamic history for her courage in speaking truth to power after the Battle of Karbala.·Arabic origin·Female·ZAY-nab

Zainab Zainab conveys a combination of natural grace and fierce moral courage — a name associated with women who speak truth in the face of overwhelming power. Characters named Zainab tend to be emotionally intelligent, articulate, and willing to bear great personal cost for their convictions.

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ZainabZaynabZeinabZenab

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Zainab Al-HassanZainab RashidZainab MansourZainab KhalilZainab AzizZainab Nasser

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