Meaning Zaynab means 'fragrant flowering plant' or 'desert plant'. It was the name of the Prophet Mohammed's daughter and granddaughter. Origin of Zaynab Arabic +-100%Zoom level changed to 1 Popular Middle Names Asma, Banu, Wuraola Pronunciation 🔊 Listen Zaynab ZAI-naab Similar Names Zainab Sahara Fatimah Zainabu Ledaea Marwa Bryony Aafira Zenobia Fazluna Year by Year Popularity of Zaynab