Zubin
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Persian |
| Meaning | "The Man Who Touched The Sky" or short spear |
| Region of origin | Iran |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Chubin, Joubin, Zubeen, Zhubin |
Zubin (Persian: زوبین) is a Persian male given name, which literally means "something that touches the sky" and commonly refers to a type of short spear in Persian.[1][2] In Persian mythology, Zubin (also called: Zupin, Zhubin, Zhupin) was a legendary Persian warrior famous for his courage and military command, lending to the meaning of "the man who touched the sky." Zubin also meant "weapon," generally referring to "a short spear [that is] thrown to kill the enemy commander." Variants of the name include Chubin (چوبین), Joubin (ژوبین), Jubin, Zubeen, and Zhubin.[2]
The name Zubin may refer to:
Given name
- Zubin Damania (born 1973), American physician, comedian, internet personality, musician, and founder of Turntable Health
- Zubin Garg (1972-2025), Indian musician and actor
- Zubin Mehta (born 1936), Indian conductor
- Zubin Muncherji, Singapore athlete
- Zubin Nautiyal (born 1989), Indian singer
- Zubin Sedghi (born 1984), Persian-American neuroscientist and bassist
- Zubin Surkari (born 1980), Canadian cricketer
- Zubin Varla (born 1970), British actor and singer
Surname
- Emil Zubin (born 1977), Slovenian footballer
- Joseph Zubin (1900–1990) American psychologist
Place
- Zubin Potok in North Kosovo
See also
References
- ^ Richardson, John (1777). A Dictionary, Persian, Arabic, and English. Clarendon Press. p. 975. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
- ^ a b Behind the name
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Zubin (given name).
- Persian language reference Archived 2006-07-16 at the Wayback Machine