عبيدة

Ubaidah

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

MeaningLittle servant of God
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعبيدة
Pronunciationoo-BAI-dah
Arabic rootع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ubaidah

Ubaidah (ʿUbayda) is a diminutive of ʿabd, servant, and despite the -ah ending it is a boy's name. It is best known from Abū ʿUbayda ibn al-Jarrāḥ, one of the ten promised Paradise, and from ʿUbayda ibn al-Ḥārith, martyred after the Battle of Badr. Arab families often use the whole kunya, Abu Ubaida.

Is Ubaidah a Muslim name?

Yes. Ubaidah is a Muslim boy's name of Arabic origin, linked to the Companions Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah and Ubayda ibn al-Harith.

Where is the name Ubaidah used?

Used in Syria, Jordan, the Gulf and South Asia.

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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 comes from Arabic.

Is Ubaidah a Muslim name?

Yes. Ubaidah is a Muslim boy's name of Arabic origin, linked to the Companions Abu Ubayda ibn al-Jarrah and Ubayda ibn al-Harith.

How do you write Ubaidah in Arabic?

Ubaidah is written عبيدة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ubaidah?

Ubaidah is pronounced oo-BAI-dah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.