Zeenat
Zeenat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Urdu / Persian form origin, meaning “Adornment, beauty, grace”.
| Meaning | Adornment, beauty, grace |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Urdu / Persian form |
| Written as | زینت |
| Pronunciation | ZEE-nat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Zeenat
Zeenat is the Urdu and Persian form of the Arabic zīna, adornment, with the feminine ending sounded as -at. It has deep roots in South Asia: Zeenat Mahal was the wife of Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor, and Zeenat Aman is a celebrated actress. The name also forms compounds like Zeenat-un-Nisa, meaning ornament of women. Its other spellings include Zinat and Zeenath.
Is Zeenat a Muslim name?
Zeenat is a Muslim name taken from the Arabic word for adornment, which appears in 'Wealth and children are the adornment (zīna) of the life of this world' (Quran 18:46).
How popular is Zeenat?
Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Iran all use it widely.
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Spellings and variants of Zeenat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zeenat mean?
Zeenat means 'Adornment, beauty, grace'. It is of Arabic, Urdu / Persian form origin.
Is Zeenat a Muslim name?
Zeenat is a Muslim name taken from the Arabic word for adornment, which appears in 'Wealth and children are the adornment (zīna) of the life of this world' (Quran 18:46).
How do you pronounce Zeenat?
Zeenat is pronounced ZEE-nat.
Is Zeenat a boy or girl name?
Zeenat is usually a girl name.