Zubaida
Zubaida is a Muslim girl name meaning “Little cream; the choicest, the best”.
| Meaning | Little cream; the choicest, the best |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زبيدة |
| Pronunciation | zoo-BAY-dah |
| Arabic root | ز ب د (z-b-d) — cream, the best part |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zubaida
Zubaida is a spelling of Zubayda, a diminutive of zubda, the cream or choicest part of something. It is famous as the name of Zubayda bint Jaʿfar, wife of the Abbasid caliph Hārūn al-Rashīd, who funded the 'Darb Zubayda' pilgrim road and water works between Iraq and Mecca. Her name was actually a nickname given by her grandfather.
Is Zubaida a Muslim name?
Yes. Zubaida is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, remembered through Queen Zubayda, whose charity served Hajj pilgrims for centuries.
Where is the name Zubaida used?
Used across the Muslim world, especially in Pakistan, India, Iraq, Afghanistan and Malaysia.
Gifts with the name Zubaida
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zubaida mean?
Zubaida means 'Little cream; the choicest, the best'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zubaida a Muslim name?
Yes. Zubaida is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, remembered through Queen Zubayda, whose charity served Hajj pilgrims for centuries.
How do you write Zubaida in Arabic?
Zubaida is written زبيدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zubaida?
Zubaida is pronounced zoo-BAY-dah.