زیبا

Zeba

girlPersian

Zeba is a Muslim girl name meaning “Beautiful, graceful”.

MeaningBeautiful, graceful
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingزیبا
PronunciationZAY-bah
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Zeba

Zeba is the South Asian spelling of the Persian zībā, meaning beautiful or elegant. It is a common name in Iran and Afghanistan (as Ziba) and in Pakistan and India (as Zeba). The Pakistani film actress Zeba, wife of actor Muhammad Ali, made the name widely known in the 1960s.

Is Zeba a Muslim name?

Zeba is a Persian name, not Arabic, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan, India, Iran and Afghanistan.

Where is the name Zeba used?

Common in Pakistan and India, and as Ziba in Iran and Afghanistan.

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Spellings and variants of Zeba

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zeba mean?

Zeba means 'Beautiful, graceful'. It comes from Persian.

Is Zeba a Muslim name?

Zeba is a Persian name, not Arabic, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Pakistan, India, Iran and Afghanistan.

How do you write Zeba in Arabic?

Zeba is written زیبا in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zeba?

Zeba is pronounced ZAY-bah.

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