Iraqi American author, women's rights activist
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Iraqi American author, women's rights activist
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African
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Zainab Salbi is Iraqi American author, women's rights activist.
The name Zainab means "Alternative form of Zaynab.". It is of African origin.
Name Meaning
Alternative form of Zaynab.
The name Zainab is of African origin, meaning "Alternative form of Zaynab.". It is traditionally a female name.
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