#31 — Name of Prophet Muhammad ﷺAttribute
Zaynسَيِّدُنَا الزَّيْن
Meaning: The Ornament
The ornament of prophethood and humanity, adorned with the best of character and beauty.
Meaning: The Ornament
The ornament of prophethood and humanity, adorned with the best of character and beauty.
Meaning: The Ornament
Islamic Tradition
"He was the most beautiful of people, like the full moon."
His beauty was a sign of Allah's greatness.
Quran 33:56
Recommended: Recite Salawat upon learning this name
"Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace." — Quran 33:56
Zayn (سَيِّدُنَا الزَّيْن) is one of the blessed names of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, meaning "The Ornament". This name falls under the Attribute category of his names and titles.
The 300+ names and titles of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ are grouped into categories that help readers understand the source and nature of each name. Zayn belongs to the Attribute category, which includes attributes and descriptive qualities reflecting his noble character and conduct.
Muslims invoke the Prophet's ﷺ blessed names — including Zayn — when sending Salawat (blessings) upon him, an act of worship highly rewarded in Islam.
Each name reveals a unique dimension of the Prophet's ﷺ character and mission, helping students of Seerah understand his complete biography.
Many parents choose "Zayn" or names derived from it for their children, following the Prophet's ﷺ encouragement to take on blessed names.
"Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace." — Quran 33:56
May Allah send abundant blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions. Ameen.