عبيدة

Ubaidah

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Ubaidah is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Little servant of God”.

MeaningLittle servant of God
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asعبيدة
Pronunciationoo-BAI-dah
TraditionMuslim
Used inSyria, Jordan, Gulf States, Pakistan

Meaning and origin of Ubaidah

Ubaidah, or ʿUbayda in Arabic, is another affectionate diminutive of ʿabd, servant, from the root ʿ-b-d. Even though it ends in -ah, it is given to boys. Its fame comes from two great Companions. Abū ʿUbayda ibn al-Jarrāḥ was among the ten promised Paradise, and ʿUbayda ibn al-Ḥārith died a martyr following the Battle of Badr. Many Arab families prefer the full kunya, Abu Ubaida.

Is Ubaidah a Muslim name?

Ubaidah is a boy's name that recalls two Companions, Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah and Ubayda ibn al-Harith.

How popular is Ubaidah?

It is used in Syria, Jordan, the Gulf and South Asia.

Gifts with the name Ubaidah

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Spellings and variants of Ubaidah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ubaidah mean?

Ubaidah means 'Little servant of God'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Ubaidah a Muslim name?

Ubaidah is a boy's name that recalls two Companions, Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah and Ubayda ibn al-Harith.

How do you pronounce Ubaidah?

Ubaidah is pronounced oo-BAI-dah.

Is Ubaidah a boy or girl name?

Ubaidah is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.