Boy name
Zubair name meaning
“small piece of iron”
Zubair is a masculine name from Arabic Zubayr, meaning small piece of iron. Zubayr is a diminutive of zubrah, the word for a piece of iron. The name is associated with al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, a Companion of the Prophet, and its meaning follows that Arabic diminutive form.
What does Zubair mean?
Small piece of iron
In Indonesian: kepingan kecil besi
Origin and cultural usage of Zubair
From Arabic Zubayr, a diminutive of zubrah, meaning a piece of iron. The name is associated with the Companion al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | Z · Zu |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Zubair in Islam and the Quran
Zubair 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 Zubair
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Zubair, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Zubair: small piece of iron
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Opik: help in achieving good
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Meaning of each word
- Zubair: small piece of iron
- Muiz: one who bestows honor
- Niam: blessings or favors
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Zubair Muhammadun
Meaning of each word
- Zubair: small piece of iron
- Muhammadun: much praised
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Meaning of each word
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
- Zubair: small piece of iron
- Sukron: gratitude or an expression of thanks
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Zubair Akram
Meaning of each word
- Zubair: small piece of iron
- Akram: more noble, more generous
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Meaning of each word
- Zubair: small piece of iron
- Syuaib: the name of the prophet Shu‘ayb
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
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How to pronounce Zubair
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zubair/ |
| Arabic script | زبير |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗ꦳ꦸꦧꦲꦶꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮐᮥᮘᮄᮁ |
Is Zubair a boy’s name?
Yes, Zubair is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zubair ranks #1,769 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Zubair
Famous people named Zubair
- Zubair Dahlan · b. 1905
- Zubair Umar al-Jailani · b. 1908
- K.H.M. Zubair Bakry
- Moh. Zubair
- Zubair Rasyid
FAQ about the name Zubair
What is the meaning of Zubair?
Zubair means small piece of iron. From Arabic Zubayr, a diminutive of zubrah, meaning a piece of iron. The name is associated with the Companion al-Zubayr ibn al-Awwam.
Is Zubair a boy’s name?
Yes, Zubair is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 83% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Zubair?
Zubair is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Zubair in the Quran?
Zubair does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Zubair have?
Zubair has 2 syllables (Zu-bair) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zubair?
Zubair ranks #1,769 among boy names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Zubair?
Some ideas: Zubair Fatih Opik; Zubair Muiz Niam; Zubair Muhammadun.
Famous people named Zubair?
Notable people named Zubair include Zubair Dahlan, Zubair Umar al-Jailani, K.H.M. Zubair Bakry.
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