Zubaida
Zubaida is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “The choicest, the best part”.
| Meaning | The choicest, the best part |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زبيدة |
| Pronunciation | zoo-BAY-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iraq, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Zubaida
Zubaida comes from Zubayda, a little word formed from zubda, meaning cream or the finest part of something. Its fame rests on Zubayda bint Jaʿfar, the wife of the Abbasid caliph Hārūn al-Rashīd, who paid for the Darb Zubayda, a pilgrim road with water works stretching from Iraq to Mecca. Interestingly, Zubayda was a nickname that her grandfather gave her. Spellings include Zubaydah, Zubeida and Zobaida.
Is Zubaida a Muslim name?
Zubaida is an Arabic name honoured among Muslims thanks to Queen Zubayda, whose charitable works helped Hajj pilgrims for generations.
How popular is Zubaida?
It is used throughout the Muslim world, particularly in Pakistan, India, Iraq, Afghanistan and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Zubaida
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Spellings and variants of Zubaida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zubaida mean?
Zubaida means 'The choicest, the best part'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zubaida a Muslim name?
Zubaida is an Arabic name honoured among Muslims thanks to Queen Zubayda, whose charitable works helped Hajj pilgrims for generations.
How do you pronounce Zubaida?
Zubaida is pronounced zoo-BAY-dah.
Is Zubaida a boy or girl name?
Zubaida is usually a girl name.