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Zain
Beauty, grace
Origin
Arabic
Used in
en
Origin and meaning of Zain
Zain is an Arabic name meaning 'beauty, grace, adornment': the bearer is, poetically, 'that which beautifies'. It appears in the honorific Zayn al-'Abidin, 'adornment of the devout'. It is widespread throughout the Muslim world and has become familiar in the West too, helped by the spelling Zayn. In some areas it is occasionally used for girls, but it remains mainly a boy's name.
Variants around the world
How Zain sounds in other languages.
ZaynZein
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zain mean?
The name Zain means Beauty, grace.
What is the origin of the name Zain?
Origin of Zain: Arabic.
What are the international variants of the name Zain?
International variants of Zain: Zayn and Zein.