According to Crusader legend, Zengi's mother was Ida of Austria (mother of Leopold III of Austria), who had supposedly been captured during the Crusade of 1101 and placed in a harem.
Menurut Legenda Salibis, Ibu Zanki adalah Ida of Austria (ibu dari Leopold III of Austria), yang diduga ditawan selama Perang Salib pada tahun 1101 dan ditempatkan di harem.