Zunairah
Zunairah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Traditional name; meaning uncertain”.
| Meaning | Traditional name; meaning uncertain |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زنيرة |
| Pronunciation | zoo-NAY-rah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Zunairah
Zunairah is Zunaira with an added h marking the Arabic feminine ending. Families generally connect it with Zinnīra, or Zunayra, one of the earliest women in Mecca to embrace Islam. She suffered harsh treatment for her faith until Abū Bakr bought her freedom. Nobody knows for certain what the name means, and the classical dictionaries do not back up popular meanings such as flower in paradise.
Is Zunairah a Muslim name?
Zunairah is a Muslim name associated with Zinnīra, one of the first Muslim women, although its precise meaning is uncertain.
How popular is Zunairah?
Families in Pakistan and India use it, as do English-speaking Muslims.
Gifts with the name Zunairah
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Zunairah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zunairah mean?
Zunairah means 'Traditional name; meaning uncertain'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zunairah a Muslim name?
Zunairah is a Muslim name associated with Zinnīra, one of the first Muslim women, although its precise meaning is uncertain.
How do you pronounce Zunairah?
Zunairah is pronounced zoo-NAY-rah.
Is Zunairah a boy or girl name?
Zunairah is usually a girl name.