Zubaidah
Zubaidah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Cream; the best part of something”.
| Meaning | Cream; the best part of something |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زبيدة |
| Pronunciation | zoo-BAY-dah |
| Arabic root | ز ب د (z-b-d) — cream, butter |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zubaidah
Zubaidah is the Malay spelling of Zubayda, a diminutive from zubd, cream or butter, suggesting the finest and choicest part. The name is famous through Zubayda bint Jaʿfar, wife of the caliph Hārūn al-Rashīd, who funded the pilgrim road and water works between Iraq and Makkah known as Darb Zubayda.
Is Zubaidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zubaidah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, made famous by the Abbasid queen Zubayda, known for her charitable works for pilgrims.
Where is the name Zubaidah used?
Used across the Muslim world; Zubaidah is the Malay spelling and Zubeyde the Turkish.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zubaidah mean?
Zubaidah means 'Cream; the best part of something'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zubaidah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zubaidah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, made famous by the Abbasid queen Zubayda, known for her charitable works for pilgrims.
How do you write Zubaidah in Arabic?
Zubaidah is written زبيدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zubaidah?
Zubaidah is pronounced zoo-BAY-dah.