Meaning
Beautiful
Linguistic Origin
Persian
Islamic Classification
Islamic historical figure
Regional Usage
Iran
Global Spellings
Arabic
زبا
Urdu
زیبا
Persian
زبا
Alternate Spellings
Capturing elegance and depth, Zba stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The literal meaning, 'Beautiful', evokes imagery of nature and radiance, suggesting a personality full of life and positivity.
While popular in Persian regions, Zba has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
While popular in Persian regions, Zba has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Reference Profile
Etymology
Related to the Persian زيبا (ziba, 'beautiful'); glossed in some regional usage.
Notable Historical Usage
From the tenth century Persian became the literary and courtly language of the eastern Islamic world, carried by the Samanid, Ghaznavid, Seljuk, Timurid and Mughal courts and used in administration as far as Bengal. Its vocabulary of light, garden and heart supplied given names across that whole reach, alongside the Arabic religious stock, and still does.
Cultural / Regional Usage
A less commonly used given name, found across Persian-influenced communities.