The baby name Zubeen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /zuːˈbiːn/ (zoo-BEEN).
Zubeen is Persian in Origin.
The baby name Zubeen is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /zuːˈbiːn/ (zoo-BEEN).
Zubeen is Persian in Origin.
Zubeen is a South Asian spelling of the Persian name Zubin (Persian ژوبین, zhūbīn), a word for a javelin or short spear. By extension it connotes skill, accuracy, and martial prowess. The form Zubeen reflects English-influenced orthography in the subcontinent, where doubling the vowel signals the long “ee” sound. Through centuries of Persianate culture, the name entered Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, and Assamese use, while remaining familiar among Iranian and Parsi communities.
The underlying term appears in Persian literature and history, and the related epithet Jūbīn is associated with the famed Sasanian general Bahram Jūbīn. As a given name, it gained wide recognition in modern India and Pakistan; the Assamese singer Zubeen Garg helped popularize this exact spelling in northeastern India, while the global profile of conductor Zubin Mehta reinforced the base form. Variants include Zubin, Jubin, Zhubin, and Zubīn; feminine forms Zubina and Zubeena are also found.
Zubeen is far from common. We count 46 recorded uses of it across 11 countries.
| Zubeen Garg Zubeen Garg is an Indian actor and musician, best known for his work in the Assamese film industry. He gained widespread fame with his hit song 'Ya Ali' from the Bollywood movie 'Gangster'. Born in 1972, Zubeen has also acted in several Assamese films and contributed significantly to regional music. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Boys | 0 | #273 | 2 | 3,535 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #605 | 1 | 10,045 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #696 | 2 | 13,071 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #981 | 21 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,604 | 11 | 28,008 |
Zubeen is popular in 11 countries — most recent births per country:
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