Zeynep
Zeynep is a girls' name of Turkish origin meaning “precious stone, father's jewel.” Zeynep is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Zaynab, meaning 'precious stone' or 'beauty.'
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how do you pronounce Zeynep?
ZAY-nep
where does the name Zeynep come from?
The Turkish form of the Arabic Zaynab, glossed as precious stone or gem, and by popular etymology as her father's jewel.
It holds deep significance in Islamic tradition as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter and granddaughter. It has been consistently one of Turkey's most popular girl's names.
who are famous people named Zeynep?
- Zeynep Tufekci (Turkish-American sociologist and writer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Zeynep?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Zeynep?
what names go well with Zeynep?
Sibling names that share Zeynep's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Zeynep
What does the name Zeynep mean?
Zeynep means “precious stone, father's jewel”.
What is the origin of the name Zeynep?
Zeynep comes from the Turkish naming tradition. Related forms include Zaynab.
How popular is the name Zeynep?
Zeynep has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Zeynep a boy or girl name?
Zeynep is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Zeynep?
Zeynep is pronounced ZAY-nep, with 2 syllables.
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