Sahabi Name, Quranic Concept
Ubadah
oo-BAA-dah
Pronunciation: oo-BAA-dah
العبادة والخدمة لله
Boy Rare
Origin
Arabic/Persian
Meaning
Worship, Devotion, Servitude to Allah
Thematic Cluster
Names of Devotion and Worship
Islamic Status
Rare
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
Not scored
Religious Confidence
Not scored
Letters
6
Meaning Urdu
عبادت، بندگی، خدا کی پرستش
Meaning Arabic
العبادة والخدمة لله
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
Surah Al-Baqarah 2:21
Ubadah (عباده) carries profound spiritual weight in Islamic tradition, rooted in the Quranic command for humanity to worship their Lord (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:21). While common in early Islamic history through the revered Sahabi Ubadah ibn al-Samit—a leader of the Ansar and judge in early Muslim conquests—the name remains exceptionally rare in modern Persian-speaking communities. The name embodies the essence of 'ibadah' (worship), representing complete submission to divine will. In Bosnian Muslim communities, it appears as [[Ubada]], while Somali Muslims may render it as [[Cabaad]], utilizing the 'C' phoneme for the Arabic 'ayn. The name signifies not ritualistic worship alone, but heartfelt devotion and service to creation as service to the Creator.
FAQs
Is Ubadah a Quranic name?
While not the name of a prophet, Ubadah derives from the Quranic concept of Ibadah (worship) mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah 2:21 and honors the Sahabi Ubadah ibn al-Samit.
How is Ubadah pronounced in Persian?
In Persian, it is pronounced as oo-BAA-dah with emphasis on the second syllable, softer than the Arabic original.
Is Ubadah used in Bosnian and Somali cultures?
Yes, Bosnian Muslims use the variant Ubada, while Somali communities may write it as Cabaad, using 'C' to represent the Arabic letter ayn.
What is the significance of Ubadah ibn al-Samit?
He was a prominent Ansari companion, known for his knowledge, leadership in military expeditions, and role as a judge during the conquest of Egypt.
Is this name suitable for a boy?
Yes, Ubadah is traditionally a masculine name symbolizing devotion and servitude to God.
Twin-Friendly Pairings
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Rightly guided
Nayyir
Luminous, shining, light-giving, sun
Wajid
the perceiver, the finder, the discoverer
Zargham
Lion; valiant warrior — poetic epithet used in Persian and Arabic poetry
Waris
Heir, Inheritor, Successor
Lahuti
Divine; pertaining to the realm of divinity (Lahut); celestial and sacred.
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