Girl name
Zenan name meaning
“women”
Zenan means “women.” It comes from Persian zenān, written زنان, the plural of zen, meaning “woman.” In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine name. Its distinctive association lies in this grammatical relationship: the name carries a collective meaning, bringing together the singular word for woman and its plural.
What does Zenan mean?
Women
In Turkish: kadınlar
Zenan comes from a Persian word referring collectively to women rather than to one woman. It also appears with this plural meaning in Ottoman writing. As a given name, it retains that grammatical background; interpretations involving beauty or flowers are not supported by the source word.
Origin of the name Zenan
From Persian zan (زن), meaning woman; zanān (زنان) is its plural form.
How to pronounce Zenan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zenan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زنان |
Is Zenan a girl’s name?
Yes, Zenan is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zenan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zenan
- Zeren♀Gazelle, an antelope of the steppe
- Zelal♀Clear, limpid, transparent
- Zana♂♀Knowing, knowledgeable
- Zilan♀Name of the Zilan River and valley
- Zişan♀Glorious, distinguished, possessing renown
- Zozan♀Highland pasture, summer grazing land
- Zerin♀Made of gold
- Zeycan♂♀The heroine's name in Asuman and Zeycan
- Zeyyan♂♀One who adorns or beautifies
FAQ about the name Zenan
What is the meaning of Zenan?
Zenan means “women”. From Persian zan (زن), meaning woman; zanān (زنان) is its plural form.
Is Zenan a girl’s name?
Yes, Zenan is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zenan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zenan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zenan?
Zenan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Zenan have?
Zenan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zenan?
Zenan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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