Zeynep

zay-NEHP

Turkish form of Zaynab, Arabic

"beauty; fragrant tree"

Zeynep Origin and Meaning

The name Zeynep is a girl's name meaning "beauty; fragrant tree".

Pretty and strong, Zeynep is one of the most popular girl names in Turkey, where it has ranked in the Top 10 for more than 40 years — half of which it has spent in the very top spot. Familiar in The Netherlands, the UK, Germany, and France, Zeynep is related to the Arabic Zaynab which is well-used throughout the Muslim world.

The exact meaning of Zaynab is unknown, however theories suggest it comes from the name of a fragrant, flowering tree, or that it derives from the name Zayn, meaning "beauty".

A rare choice in the US until the 2010s, Zeynep has more than doubled in popularity since 2020, with almost 130 girls receiving the name in a recent year.

Zeynep Popularity

• 1713 Nameberry 2023
• 613 Unique 2023
• 799 England 2021
• 169 Germany 2016
• 133 Netherlands 2015
• 2 Turkey 2023

Famous People Named Zeynep

• Zeynep Sevde Paksu Turkish children's author
• Zeynep Murat Turkish taekwondo athlete
• Zeynep Fadıllıoğlu Turkish architect; possible first woman to design a mosque
• Zeynep Kübra Sever Turkish,Belgian volleyball player; Miss Belgium 2009
• Elif Zeynep Celep Azerbaijani rhythmic gymnast