Girl name
Zubaidah name meaning
“a little butter, a choice portion”
Zubaidah is a girls' name from Arabic Zubaydah, meaning a little butter or a choice portion. It is a diminutive of zubdah, meaning butter and, figuratively, the finest part. The name is also known through Zubaydah, the wife of Caliph Harun al-Rashid, in its historical use.
What does Zubaidah mean?
A little butter, a choice portion
In Indonesian: mentega kecil, bagian pilihan
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Zubaidah
From Arabic Zubaydah, a diminutive of zubdah, meaning butter and figuratively the finest part. The name is known through Zubaydah, wife of Caliph Harun al-Rashid.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zubaidah in Islam and the Quran
Zubaidah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Zubaidah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zubaidah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zubaidah: a little butter, a choice portion
- Faujiah: a woman who achieves victory
- Tanzil: the sending down of revelation
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Meaning of each word
- Zubaidah: a little butter, a choice portion
- Sadiyah: fortunate and happy
- Uswatun: an example to follow
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Zubaidah Fahma
Meaning of each word
- Zubaidah: a little butter, a choice portion
- Fahma: understanding, comprehension
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Meaning of each word
- Ain: eye; water spring
- Zubaidah: a little butter, a choice portion
- Nadira: rare, exceptional
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Zubaidah Rahmadani
Meaning of each word
- Zubaidah: a little butter, a choice portion
- Rahmadani: associated with the month of Ramadan
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Meaning of each word
- Zubaidah: a little butter, a choice portion
- Himmah: strong resolve, lofty aspiration
- Azizah: esteemed, cherished, strong
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How to pronounce Zubaidah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zubaidah/ |
| Arabic script | زبيدة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦸꦧꦲꦶꦢꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮥᮘᮄᮓᮂ |
Is Zubaidah a girl’s name?
Yes, Zubaidah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Zubaidah ranks #489 among girl names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zubaidah
Famous people named Zubaidah
- Zubaidah Djohar · b. 1974
- Zubaidah Muchtar · b. 1936
- Zubaidah · b. 1963
- Zubaidah Abas · b. 1977
- Zubaidah Albugis · b. 1948
- Zubaidah Hanoum · b. 1956
- Zubaidah Hanum · b. 1978
- Zubaidah Rahmat · b. 1974
FAQ about the name Zubaidah
What is the meaning of Zubaidah?
Zubaidah means a little butter, a choice portion. From Arabic Zubaydah, a diminutive of zubdah, meaning butter and figuratively the finest part. The name is known through Zubaydah, wife of Caliph Harun al-Rashid.
Is Zubaidah a girl’s name?
Yes, Zubaidah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 5% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zubaidah?
Zubaidah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zubaidah in the Quran?
Zubaidah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zubaidah have?
Zubaidah has 3 syllables (Zu-bai-dah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Zubaidah?
Zubaidah ranks #489 among girl names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zubaidah?
Some ideas: Zubaidah Faujiah Tanzil; Zubaidah Sadiyah Uswatun; Zubaidah Fahma.
Famous people named Zubaidah?
Notable people named Zubaidah include Zubaidah Djohar, Zubaidah Muchtar, Zubaidah.
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