Zubaydah
Zubaydah 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 | Iraq, Gulf States, Pakistan, Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Zubaydah
Zubaydah spells out the Arabic Zubayda in full, a little word formed from zubda, the cream or very best portion of anything. Above all, the name recalls Zubayda bint Jaʿfar, an Abbasid queen whose endowments paid for wells and resting places for pilgrims travelling between Kufa and Mecca. She also supplied Mecca itself with water by means of the channel called ʿAyn Zubayda.
Is Zubaydah a Muslim name?
Zubaydah is an Arabic name that Muslims associate with Queen Zubayda and her charity towards pilgrims.
How popular is Zubaydah?
It is found throughout the Muslim world, and English-speaking Muslims often use the -ah spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zubaydah mean?
Zubaydah means 'The choicest, the best part'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zubaydah a Muslim name?
Zubaydah is an Arabic name that Muslims associate with Queen Zubayda and her charity towards pilgrims.
How do you pronounce Zubaydah?
Zubaydah is pronounced zoo-BAY-dah.
Is Zubaydah a boy or girl name?
Zubaydah is usually a girl name.