Ubah
Ubah is a Muslim girl name of Somali origin, meaning “Flower, blossom”.
| Meaning | Flower, blossom |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Somali |
| Pronunciation | OO-bah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya |
Meaning and origin of Ubah
Ubah gives English readers a simple way to write ubax, the Somali word for a flower. Somali spelling uses the letter x for a breathy sound close to the Arabic ḥ, so the name comes out roughly as 'OO-bah'. It belongs to the Somali language itself rather than to Arabic. Somali parents adore it, both in the Horn of Africa and in communities abroad, and its cheerful, blooming meaning makes it easy to love.
Is Ubah a Muslim name?
Its roots are Somali, not Arabic, yet Ubah is a favourite among Muslim Somali families everywhere.
How popular is Ubah?
It is very common in Somalia and Djibouti, in the Somali regions of Ethiopia and Kenya, and in the diaspora.
Gifts with the name Ubah
- Ubah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
- Personalised Ubah baby gifts (Amazon)
- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ubah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ubah mean?
Ubah means 'Flower, blossom'. It is of Somali origin.
Is Ubah a Muslim name?
Its roots are Somali, not Arabic, yet Ubah is a favourite among Muslim Somali families everywhere.
How do you pronounce Ubah?
Ubah is pronounced OO-bah.
Is Ubah a boy or girl name?
Ubah is usually a girl name.