Zabiha
Zabiha is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sacrifice, offering”.
| Meaning | Sacrifice, offering |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, South Asian usage |
| Arabic spelling | ذبيحة |
| Pronunciation | zah-BEE-hah |
| Arabic root | ذ ب ح (dh-b-ḥ) — to sacrifice |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zabiha
Zabiha is the South Asian pronunciation of the Arabic dhabīḥa, from the root dh-b-ḥ, which means to slaughter in sacrifice. Urdu speakers pronounce the Arabic letter dhāl as z, which is why the name is spelled with a z. Dhabīḥa means an animal offered as a sacrifice, and by extension any offering made to God. As a name its intended sense is devotion and willing submission: something given wholeheartedly to God, rather than the act of slaughter itself.
The name draws its meaning from the story of the Prophet Ibrahim and his son, who were both ready to obey God's command until God ransomed the son with a great sacrifice, an event recalled every year at Eid al-Adha (Quran 37:107). In Pakistan and India Zabiha has been used as a girl's name in that spirit, often spelled Zabeeha, while Dhabiha reflects the Arabic pronunciation. It is written ذبيحة in Arabic script. Families sometimes hesitate over it because zabiha is also the everyday word for meat slaughtered according to Islamic rules, so its use is limited mainly to South Asia, and it is rare in the Arab world.
Is Zabiha a Muslim name?
Yes. Zabiha is used as a Muslim name in South Asia, from the Arabic word for a sacrifice offered to God.
Is Zabiha in the Quran?
The root appears in the story of Ibrahim: 'And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (dhibḥ)' (Quran 37:107).
Where is the name Zabiha used?
Found mainly in Pakistan and India.
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Spellings and variants of Zabiha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zabiha mean?
Zabiha means 'Sacrifice, offering'. It comes from Arabic, South Asian usage.
Is Zabiha a Muslim name?
Yes. Zabiha is used as a Muslim name in South Asia, from the Arabic word for a sacrifice offered to God.
How do you write Zabiha in Arabic?
Zabiha is written ذبيحة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zabiha?
Zabiha is pronounced zah-BEE-hah.
Is Zabiha mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the story of Ibrahim: 'And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (dhibḥ)' (Quran 37:107).
What does Zabiha mean in Islam?
Zabiha comes from the Arabic dhabīḥa, a sacrifice offered to God, and as a name recalls the sacrifice in the story of Ibrahim (Quran 37:107).
Is Zabiha a good name for a girl?
It is used as a girl's name in Pakistan and India, but some families avoid it because the word also means meat slaughtered by Islamic rules.