Zobaida
Zobaida is a Muslim girl name meaning “Cream, the finest part; excellent”.
| Meaning | Cream, the finest part; excellent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زبيدة |
| Pronunciation | zo-BAY-dah |
| Arabic root | ز ب د (z-b-d) — cream, butter; finest part |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zobaida
Zobaida is a spelling of Zubayda, influenced by Egyptian and Bengali pronunciation. The name is the diminutive of zubda, cream or the best part of something. Its most famous bearer is Zubayda bint Jaʿfar, wife of the caliph Harun al-Rashid, who funded the Darb Zubayda pilgrim road and wells for Hajj pilgrims.
Is Zobaida a Muslim name?
Yes. Zobaida is a form of Zubaida, a classic Arabic Muslim name made famous by Queen Zubayda of Baghdad.
Where is the name Zobaida used?
Found in Bangladesh, Egypt and parts of South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zobaida mean?
Zobaida means 'Cream, the finest part; excellent'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zobaida a Muslim name?
Yes. Zobaida is a form of Zubaida, a classic Arabic Muslim name made famous by Queen Zubayda of Baghdad.
How do you write Zobaida in Arabic?
Zobaida is written زبيدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zobaida?
Zobaida is pronounced zo-BAY-dah.