Zubaydah
Zubaydah is a Muslim girl name meaning “The choicest, the best part”.
| Meaning | The choicest, the best part |
|---|---|
| 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 Zubaydah
Zubaydah is the fuller transliteration of the Arabic Zubayda, the diminutive of zubda, cream or the finest part. The name is linked above all to Zubayda bint Jaʿfar, the Abbasid queen whose endowments built wells and rest stations along the pilgrim route from Kufa to Mecca, and supplied water to Mecca itself through the channel known as ʿAyn Zubayda.
Is Zubaydah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zubaydah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, made famous by Queen Zubayda's charitable works for pilgrims.
Where is the name Zubaydah used?
Found across the Muslim world; the -ah spelling is common among English-speaking Muslims.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zubaydah mean?
Zubaydah means 'The choicest, the best part'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zubaydah a Muslim name?
Yes. Zubaydah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, made famous by Queen Zubayda's charitable works for pilgrims.
How do you write Zubaydah in Arabic?
Zubaydah is written زبيدة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zubaydah?
Zubaydah is pronounced zoo-BAY-dah.