Meaning & Origin
Zubaidah is derived from the Arabic word 'zibda' which means 'oil' or 'butter'. It is also used in the context of an ornament or a decoration. Hence, Zubaidah means 'little ornament'.
Spiritual meaning
Zubaidah was the wife of the Caliph Harun al-Rashid. She was known for her generosity and kindness. She built many public works including a large hospital and a water system for Mecca.
Language details
Zubaidah
A name that signifies increase in goodness and blessings
زبیدہ
خیر اور برکت میں اضافہ کے معنیを持つ ایک مؤنث نام
زُبَيْدَة
اسم مؤنث مشتق من زبد، يعني الزيادة في الخير والبركة
ज़ुबैदाह
यह नाम अच्छे और आशीर्वाद में वृद्धि के लिए प्रयोग किया जाता है
زوبیده
د خیر او برکت د زیاتوالي معنی
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
zoo-BAY-dah
/zuːˈbeɪdə/
Lucky number
9
Lucky day
Sunday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Carnelian
Cultural & Spiritual notes
The name Zubaidah holds a significant place in Islamic history as the name of one of the famous wives of Prophet Muhammad SAW (Peace Be Upon Him) named Zubaidah bint Ja'far. She belonged to the influential tribe of Bani Harith and was known for her great beauty and generosity. Her name is synonymous with strength, elegance, and grace. The name Zubaidah is also famous in Turkish and Persian cultural contexts, where it is used as a feminine name.
Zubaidah embodies the Islamic value of generosity and sacrifice. She is known for her extraordinary acts of kindness and charity. Her name is a reminder of the importance of inner beauty and adornment, as mentioned in the Quran, "And it is not (proper) for a Believer, man or woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decreed a matter that they should perform it, if they have a Belief in Allah and in the Day of Judgment, not to put it into effect: and whoso doeth this, they are (no better) than the people who are kafir (disbelievers)" (AL-Ahzab 33:36). The name Zubaidah is a reminder to adorn oneself with good deeds and virtues rather than worldly possessions and material wealth.
Traditional Islamic name - Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical references
Historical records show that Companions of the Prophet Muhammad The name Zubaidah carried significant weight in that era.
7th century
Notable people with this name
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