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Zein

Girl name · African · Ethiopian · Greek · Persian

Zein is an African and Ethiopian girl name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Zein and you get Inez. Same letters, different name.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Zein would score 13 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
  • HistoryZein first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
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hello, little Zein

Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Zein

Zein is a girl name of African, Ethiopian and Greek origin. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Zein at school.

Origin:African namesEthiopian namesGreek namesPersian names

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Questions about the name Zein

What is the origin of the name Zein?

Zein is African, Ethiopian and Greek in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Zein turns up in more than one tradition. Other African names to consider are Layla (“night”), Zuri (“beautiful”), Aisha (“alive”) and Amber (“amber resin”).

Is Zein a boy or girl name?

Zein is a girl name, though a few boys are given it too each year.

What should I know before naming my baby Zein?

Zein is an African and Ethiopian girl name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.