Ubayd
Ubayd is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little servant (of God)”.
| Meaning | Little servant (of God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عبيد |
| Pronunciation | oo-BAYD |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ubayd
Ubayd (ʿUbayd) is the diminutive of ʿabd, 'servant', and carries the humble sense of 'a small servant of God'. It is an old Arabic name; ʿUbayd ibn ʿUmayr was a well-known early preacher in Makkah, and many classical scholars carried it. Obaid and Obeid are common modern spellings.
Is Ubayd a Muslim name?
Yes. Ubayd is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'little servant of God'.
Is Ubayd in the Quran?
The root appears in 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me' (Quran 51:56).
Where is the name Ubayd used?
Used across the Arab world and South Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Ubayd
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ubayd mean?
Ubayd means 'Little servant (of God)'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ubayd a Muslim name?
Yes. Ubayd is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'little servant of God'.
How do you write Ubayd in Arabic?
Ubayd is written عبيد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ubayd?
Ubayd is pronounced oo-BAYD.
Is Ubayd mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'I did not create jinn and mankind except to worship Me' (Quran 51:56).