Zubaidah
zoo-BAY-dah
Zubaidah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “An Arabic name meaning 'excellent' or 'chosen one'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1973.
What Zubaidah Means
“An Arabic name meaning 'excellent' or 'chosen one'.”
The Story of Zubaidah
This name means 'chosen one', suggesting a destiny already unfolding, a path marked for greatness and grace.
An Arabic name, Zubaidah signifies 'excellent' or the 'chosen one.' It carries a historical weight, notably through Zubaidah bint Ja'far, an Abbasaid princess celebrated for her extensive philanthropy and leadership. The name has been associated with generosity and noble character.
To you, Zubaidah represents a daughter of remarkable character, someone destined for great things. It is a name that speaks to your deepest hopes for her intelligence, her kindness, and her generous spirit, that she will be wise in her choices and impactful in her deeds.
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Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Zubaidah bint Ja'far
Abbasaid princess known for philanthropy
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#5 in 1973
Total Births
10
First Recorded
1973
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