Historical
Zainab Binti Jumbe
Zay-nab bin-tee Joom-bay
Pronunciation: ZAY-nab BIN-tee JOOM-bay
زينب بنت جمعبي
female
Origin
Swahili
Meaning
Adornment of her father, adapted from Persian Zainab
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
18
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Zainab Binti Jumbe.
Zainab Binti Jumbe is a Swahili name commonly explained as Adornment of her father, adapted from Persian Zainab. It is often grouped with Historical names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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