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Zain

beauty, grace

Origin
Arabic
Religion
Muslim
Gender
Boy
Country
Pakistan
Pronunciation
ZAYN
Popularity
rising

About the name Zain

Zain is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning "beauty, grace". It is most commonly used in Muslim families and is especially popular in Pakistan.

Zayn means beauty or grace and appears as an element in compound names such as Zain al-Abidin. The spelling Zayn gained wide recognition in the 2010s through the singer Zayn Malik, and the name now charts in the UK, US and Australia among families with no Arabic background at all — one of the clearer recent cases of a Muslim name crossing fully into mainstream use.

Variants and spellings: Zayn, Zayne, Zine.

Notable people named Zain: Zayn Malik, British singer.

Popularity trend: Zain has been gaining ground with parents in recent years.

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Frequently asked about Zain

What does the name Zain mean?
Zain means "beauty, grace". It's a boy name of Arabic origin, most commonly used in Muslim families and popular in Pakistan.
Where does the name Zain come from?
Zain originates from Arabic. On Babbloom it's classified in the Muslim naming tradition.
Is Zain a boy or girl name?
Zain is a boy name.

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