Zhino
Zhino is a Muslim girl name of Kurdish origin, meaning “Usually linked to life”.
| Meaning | Usually linked to life |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Kurdish |
| Written as | ژینۆ |
| Pronunciation | zhee-NOH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Kurdistan, 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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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.