Find out how popular the first name Zeineb has been for the last 1 years (from 2015 to 2015) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Zeineb by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Zeineb is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2015, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Zeineb.

The history of the first name Zeineb

The name Zeineb is of Arabic origin and has its roots in the ancient Semitic languages. It is a variant spelling of the Arabic name Zaynab, which means "fragrant flower" or "the one who adorns herself." The name's popularity can be traced back to the 7th century AD, when it was borne by Zaynab bint Ali, the daughter of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatimah, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad.

Zaynab bint Ali played a significant role in the early history of Islam and is revered by Muslims as a symbol of courage and resistance against oppression. She witnessed the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where her brother, Husayn ibn Ali, and many of his family members were martyred. Her defiance against the Umayyad caliph Yazid I and her unwavering devotion to the principles of Islam made her a prominent figure in Islamic history.

The earliest recorded use of the name Zeineb can be found in various historical texts and manuscripts from the medieval Islamic world. One notable example is the 9th-century Arabic anthology "Al-Aghani" by Abu al-Faraj al-Isfahani, which mentions several women named Zeineb or Zaynab.

Throughout history, several influential women have borne the name Zeineb, including:

1. Zeineb Fazlallah (1914-1976), a Lebanese writer, poet, and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and social justice in the Arab world.
2. Zeineb Habib (1902-1983), an Egyptian actress and singer who was a pioneer in the early days of Egyptian cinema and theater.
3. Zeineb Khadraoui (born 1976), a Tunisian film director and screenwriter known for her critically acclaimed films tackling social and political issues.
4. Zeineb Belkhodja (born 1978), a Tunisian writer and journalist who has written extensively on gender, human rights, and democracy in the Arab world.
5. Zeineb Fazlic (born 1988), a Bosnian-Herzegovinian singer and songwriter who has gained popularity throughout the Balkans and beyond.

The name Zeineb has also been used in various literary works and artistic expressions, reflecting its cultural significance and the admiration for the historical figure of Zaynab bint Ali.

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