زبيدة

Zübeyde

girlTurkish form of Arabic Zubayda

Zübeyde is a Muslim girl name meaning “Cream, the best part; excellent”.

MeaningCream, the best part; excellent
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Zubayda
Arabic spellingزبيدة
Pronunciationzew-bay-DEH
Arabic rootز ب د (z-b-d) — cream, butter
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zübeyde

Zübeyde is the Turkish form of Zubayda, a diminutive linked to zubd (cream, the choicest part). The most famous bearer is Zubayda bint Jaʿfar, wife of the Abbasid caliph Hārūn al-Rashīd, who funded the water channel and wells on the pilgrimage road from Iraq to Makkah. Atatürk's mother was named Zübeyde Hanım.

Is Zübeyde a Muslim name?

Yes. Zübeyde is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Zubayda, famous through the generous Abbasid queen who served the pilgrims.

Where is the name Zübeyde used?

Traditional in Turkey; Zubaida is widely used in South Asia and the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Zübeyde

ZubaidaZubeidaZubaydaZubejda

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zübeyde mean?

Zübeyde means 'Cream, the best part; excellent'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Zubayda.

Is Zübeyde a Muslim name?

Yes. Zübeyde is a Muslim name, the Turkish form of Zubayda, famous through the generous Abbasid queen who served the pilgrims.

How do you write Zübeyde in Arabic?

Zübeyde is written زبيدة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zübeyde?

Zübeyde is pronounced zew-bay-DEH.

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