ژینۆ

Zhino

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Zhino is a Muslim girl name of Kurdish origin, meaning “Usually linked to life”.

MeaningUsually linked to life
GenderGirl
OriginKurdish
Written asژینۆ
Pronunciationzhee-NOH
TraditionMuslim
Used inKurdistan, Iraq, Iran, Turkey

Meaning and origin of Zhino

Zhino, also written Jino or Jîno, is a Kurdish name for girls. It is generally tied to the Kurdish word jîn, life, and families tend to explain it as life or full of life. Rather than coming from Arabic, it belongs to the Kurdish language itself. It gained ground as Kurdish families increasingly turned to names from their own language.

Is Zhino a Muslim name?

Zhino comes from Kurdish rather than Arabic, yet Muslim Kurdish families give it often. Parents looking for an Arabic name with the same meaning sometimes choose Hayat, life.

How popular is Zhino?

Kurds in Iraqi Kurdistan, Iran and Turkey, and in the wider diaspora, use it.

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Spellings and variants of Zhino

JinoJînoZhinoo

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zhino mean?

Zhino means 'Usually linked to life'. It is of Kurdish origin.

Is Zhino a Muslim name?

Zhino comes from Kurdish rather than Arabic, yet Muslim Kurdish families give it often. Parents looking for an Arabic name with the same meaning sometimes choose Hayat, life.

How do you pronounce Zhino?

Zhino is pronounced zhee-NOH.

Is Zhino a boy or girl name?

Zhino is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.