Zeynep name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Arabic

Usage: Turkish, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Finnish

Meaning: Daughter of the Prophet Muhammad and Decorated Tree

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What does Zeynep mean?
Variations of Zeynep
How popular is Zeynep?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Zeynep
Famous People Named Zeynep
Lists having Zeynep

What does Zeynep mean?

Zeynep is Turkish form of Zainab.

Variants of Zeynep

Zainab, Zaynab, Sainab

How popular is the name Zeynep?

Zeynep used to be a common name in France, first appeared in 1973 and over 2424 babies have been given the name in 46 years. At the peak of its usage in 2016,.

However after 46 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but it is still going strong. Zeynep is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1981 and was able to reach the top 3000 names.

Recently in 2017, it ranked 2819th when 59 girl were named Zeynep. There are over 740 babies that have been given the name Zeynep in United States. Also, in Netherlands, in just 5 years, it has made it to the top 200 names.

Recently in 2018, 85 babies were given Zeynep and it reached its peak ranking, 168 on girl names chart. Over 372 babies in Netherlands have been named Zeynep. Also, in Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

Recently in 2016, 64 babies were given Zeynep and it reached its peak ranking, 161 on girl names chart. Over 859 babies in Belgium have been named Zeynep.

Zeynep is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 813 on girl names chart when 47 babies were named Zeynep. There are over 583 babies that have been given the name Zeynep in England and Wales.

Zeynep is an uncommon baby name in Switzerland, even after 21 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 400. Over 283 people have been named Zeynep in Switzerland.

Zeynep is a rare baby name in Ireland however it is still in use. However things change on global perspective, Zeynep is extremely popular in Turkey where every 1 in 200 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Northern Cyprus. At least, 540000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our evaluation.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	1606	129
2022	1537	138
2021	2231	82
2020	1757	113
2019	3213	49
2018	3289	48
2017	2831	59
2016	3321	48
2015	3344	48
2014	3545	44

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Zeynep in Nordic countries

Countries	Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name
	1343	302
	0	114

Here's what numbers has to say about Zeynep

When it comes to love, you easily get tired of being with one person only. Whatever you do, you do it with heart. And it always gives the best results because your approach is positive. You are born to be a businessman, politician, manage your own business or some other position that requires leadership, warrior spirit, taking risks, and daring yourself to do more. You are deeply related to the 5 senses.

Parents who liked Zeynep, loved these names

Ronja - Customary Ronja is originated from Scandinavian is used particulary in Swedish, Scandinavian and Norwegian, Ronja means "Victory Bring the End or Shining" is bestowed upon baby girls
Aurelian - New-fangled and Outlandish Aurelian is used notably in Finnish and Danish is a boy name, Aurelian means "Fair or Little Golden One" is rooted from Latin
Duva - The girl name Duva is dominantly used in English and Frisian, Duva means "Dove or Pitching Wave"
Masha - Queer girl name Masha means "Bitterness, Sea or Drop" which is rooted from Hebrew language is specifically used in Norwegian and Russian
Ánde - Principally used in Sami and Finnish frequently used, Ánde is a baby boy name. Ánde is Sami cognate of Andreas

Famous people named Zeynep

Zeynep Ahunbay, leading Turkish scholar of antiquities
Zeynep Ergun, professor at Institute of Social Sciences English Language and Literature Department of Istanbul University
Zeynep Tokuş, Turkish actress and former beauty pageant winner
Zeynep Üçbaşaran, award winning Turkish pianist
Zeynep Değirmencioğlu, Turkish actress
Zeynep Eronat in Ablam böyle istedi as Actress
Zeynep Özder in Bir Avuç Deniz as Actress
Zeynep Köse in Kurt as Actress
Zeynep Anil Tatdiran in Sevimli Tehlikeli as Actress
Zeynep Aktug in Cilgin Dersane 3 as Actress
Zeynep Tokus in Yazgi as Actress
Zeynep Çamci in Recep Ivedik 3 as Actress

Zeynep Sever Zeynep KÃ¼bra Sever is a Belgian model winner of the Miss Belgium Title 2009 and representative of that country in the Miss Universe 2009.
Zeynep Aksu in movie Alpago: Alpaslanin fedaisi as Actress
In 1972, Zeynep Degirmencioglu played the role of N in drama, romance film Hayat mi Bu?.
Zeynep Tedü played pivotal role of N in 1968 drama, romance movie Ask eski bir yalan.
In 2013, Zeynep Gülmez portrayed the role of Ilkay in comedy, romance film Komik bir ask hikayesi.
Zeynep Irgat portrayed the critical character of N in 1990 drama flick Bir küçük bulut.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/

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