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Zubin: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“a javelin (proposed)”
زوبن
زوبین
What Zubin means
Zubin (زوبن, Persian زوبین) is a Parsi boy’s name that is most often explained as “a javelin (proposed)”. Sources disagree; see below. Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary, ژوبین.
Zubin at a glance
- Meaning
- a javelin (proposed)
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Persian
- Faith
- Parsi
- Say it
- zoo-bin
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- First letter
- Z · ز
Meaning of Zubin
- In English
- a javelin (proposed)
- اردو میں معنی
- چھوٹا نیزہ (تجویز کردہ)
Origin and history of Zubin
Meaning disputed
Often linked with Persian zhūbīn 'a javelin, short spear' (Steingass), but this derivation of the Parsi name is not proven.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
How to say and write Zubin
- Say it
- zoo-bin2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Zubin
- Urdu
- زوبن
- Original script
- زوبین
- Other spellings
- Zubeen · Zuben
- Known bearer
- Zubin Mehta, conductor
- Themes
- Strength
Sibling names for Zubin
Parsi girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Zubin.
- Gordafaridگردآفریدcreated a hero (proposed)GirlPersian
- ZarinaزرینہgoldenGirlPersian
- Afsanehافسانہa tale; a legendGirlPersian
- Avanآبانthe waters; name of the yazata of watersGirlPersian
- Azadehآزادہfree; nobleGirlPersian
- Banafshehبنفشہthe violetGirlPersian
- Banoبانوlady; princessGirlPersian
- Behnazبہنازof the best grace (proposed)GirlPersian
Names like Zubin
- ArashآرشMeaning disputedBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Arshamآرشامhaving a hero's strengthBoyPersian
- Ferozفیروزvictorious; prosperousBoyPersian
- Garshaspگرشاسپhaving slender horsesBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Jahangirجہانگیرworld-conquerorBoyPersian
- KavehکاوہMeaning disputedBoyPersian
- Marzbanمرزبانwarden of the marches; frontier governorBoyPersian
- Narimanنریمانmanly-minded; heroicBoyAvestan (Old Iranian)
- Pervaizپرویزvictorious; fortunateBoyPersian
- Rohintonروئن تنbrazen-bodied (proposed)BoyPersian
Names that sound like Zubin
Questions about the name Zubin
What does the name Zubin mean?
Zubin means “a javelin (proposed)”. This meaning is disputed; sources disagree. In Urdu: چھوٹا نیزہ (تجویز کردہ). Source: Steingass, Comprehensive Persian–English Dictionary (1892).
Is Zubin a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Zubin is a boy’s name.
Is Zubin a Parsi name?
Yes. Zubin is used by Parsi families. It is of Persian origin. Often linked with Persian zhūbīn 'a javelin, short spear' (Steingass), but this derivation of the Parsi name is not proven.
How do you pronounce Zubin?
Say it “zoo-bin”: 2 syllables.
How do you write Zubin in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Zubin is written زوبن. In its original script: زوبین.
What are other spellings of Zubin?
Zubin is also spelled Zubeen, Zuben.
Who is a famous person named Zubin?
Zubin Mehta, conductor
Is the meaning of Zubin verified?
Meaning disputed. The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.