Ubada
Ubada is a Muslim boy name meaning “Worship, devotion to God”.
| Meaning | Worship, devotion to God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبادة |
| Pronunciation | oo-BAH-dah |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ubada
Ubada (ʿUbāda) shares its root with ʿibāda, worship, and ʿabd, servant, and so carries the sense of devotion. It is honoured as the name of ʿUbāda ibn al-Ṣāmit, a leading Companion from the Ansar of Madinah who took part in the pledges of ʿAqaba and later served as a judge in Palestine. It is a favourite Sahaba name in the Levant.
Is Ubada a Muslim name?
Yes. Ubada is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. It was the name of the Companion ʿUbāda ibn al-Ṣāmit.
Is Ubada in the Quran?
The root ʿ-b-d appears in 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me' (Quran 51:56).
Where is the name Ubada used?
Popular in Syria, Jordan, Palestine and Egypt.
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Spellings and variants of Ubada
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ubada mean?
Ubada means 'Worship, devotion to God'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ubada a Muslim name?
Yes. Ubada is a Muslim name of Arabic origin. It was the name of the Companion ʿUbāda ibn al-Ṣāmit.
How do you write Ubada in Arabic?
Ubada is written عبادة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ubada?
Ubada is pronounced oo-BAH-dah.
Is Ubada mentioned in the Quran?
The root ʿ-b-d appears in 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me' (Quran 51:56).