Virtue
Abu Ubaydah
Abu 'Ubaydah
Pronunciation: AH-boo oo-BAY-dah
أبو عبيدة
male Popular
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
Father of the little servant of God
Thematic Cluster
Sahaba Ikram Names
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
99
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
11
Meaning Urdu
اللہ کے چھوٹے بندے کا باپ
Meaning Arabic
أبو عبد الله الصغير
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Abu Ubaydah.
Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah was one of the ten companions promised Paradise. He served as a commander in early Muslim battles and was known for his trustworthiness and calm leadership among the Sahaba.
FAQs
Who was Abu Ubaydah?
A close companion of the Prophet, known for honesty.
Is this name common today?
Popular is a fair general label for Abu Ubaydah; usage can still vary by region, language, and family tradition.
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