Girl name
Zeyno name meaning
“an affectionate form of Zeynep”
Zeyno is an affectionate form of Zeynep. It developed in Turkish from Zeynep, whose source is the Arabic name Zaynab. In Türkiye, it is used for girls. Its clearest association is the familiar sound of an affectionate address, while Zaynab also has a traditional connection with a plant name.
What does Zeyno mean?
An affectionate form of Zeynep
In Turkish: Zeynep adının sevgi ve yakınlık biçimi
Zeyno illustrates how an affectionate way of addressing someone can become an independent given name. Halide Edib Adıvar's novel Zeyno'nun Oğlu supplies a literary association. Its clearest meaning lies in its relationship to Zeynep, rather than in treating Zeyno as a separate word with its own literal definition.
Origin of the name Zeyno
It developed as an affectionate form of Zeynep. The underlying Arabic name Zaynab has an uncertain deeper origin and is traditionally associated with a plant name.
Double names with Zeyno
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zeyno Ilkem
Meaning of each name
- Zeyno: an affectionate form of Zeynep
- Ilkem: My principle, my guiding belief
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Aysan Zeyno
Meaning of each name
- Aysan: beautiful and radiant like the moon
- Zeyno: an affectionate form of Zeynep
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Zeyno Yıldırım
Meaning of each name
- Zeyno: an affectionate form of Zeynep
- Yıldırım: lightning strike; a thunderbolt
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Beren Zeyno
Meaning of each name
- Beren: Strong, powerful
- Zeyno: an affectionate form of Zeynep
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Zeyno Hanzade
Meaning of each name
- Zeyno: an affectionate form of Zeynep
- Hanzade: a khan’s child; offspring of a ruler
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Talay Zeyno
Meaning of each name
- Talay: sea; vast expanse of water
- Zeyno: an affectionate form of Zeynep
How to pronounce Zeyno
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zejno/ |
Is Zeyno a girl’s name?
Yes, Zeyno is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zeyno does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zeyno
Famous people named Zeyno
- Zeyno Eracar · b. 1970
- Zeyno Günenç · b. 1967
- Zeyno Pekünlü · b. 1980
- Zeyno Çilem
- Zeyno Seren · b. 2003
FAQ about the name Zeyno
What is the meaning of Zeyno?
Zeyno means “an affectionate form of Zeynep”. It developed as an affectionate form of Zeynep. The underlying Arabic name Zaynab has an uncertain deeper origin and is traditionally associated with a plant name.
Is Zeyno a girl’s name?
Yes, Zeyno is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zeyno in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zeyno nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zeyno?
Zeyno is of Arabic and Turkish origin.
How many syllables does Zeyno have?
Zeyno has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zeyno?
Zeyno does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 5 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Zeyno?
Some ideas: Zeyno Ilkem; Aysan Zeyno; Zeyno Yıldırım.
Famous people named Zeyno?
Notable people named Zeyno include Zeyno Eracar, Zeyno Günenç, Zeyno Pekünlü.
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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