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Zein

Unisex

Arabic · ZAYN

Origin

Arabic

Pronunciation

ZAYN

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Often associated with “beauty,” “grace,” or “ornament/adornment” in common explanations.

Zein is a given name used in Arabic-speaking contexts and beyond, sometimes for more than one gender depending on region and family tradition. It is short in Latin letters, which makes it easy to use internationally, while also producing multiple common spellings. In everyday meaning explanations, Zein is often connected with ideas like beauty, grace, or adornment. Etymology references typically link it to Arabic vocabulary and roots in that semantic area, while acknowledging that transliteration into Latin script yields forms such as Zein, Zayn, or Zen. Pronunciation guidance ZAYN is one syllable. A practical tip is to treat spelling differences as transliteration preferences and to confirm the preferred spelling for passports or school records.

Etymology: Used as an Arabic given name; it’s commonly linked to Arabic roots and vocabulary connected with adornment or beauty. Spellings vary by transliteration (Zein/Zayn/Zen).

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Names with roots in the Arabic language and Arabic-speaking cultures.

Origin

Arabic

Variants & spellings

ZaynZen