Boy name
Zebih name meaning
“sacrificed; intended for sacrifice”
Zebih means sacrificed or intended for sacrifice. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is a Turkish rendering of Arabic dhabīḥ, from the root meaning to slaughter. Sacrificial narratives in classical literature provide a concrete textual association with the word and the meaning preserved in the name.
What does Zebih mean?
Sacrificed; intended for sacrifice
In Turkish: kurban edilen, kurbanlık
Zebih is associated particularly with sacrificial narratives and religious literature. It connects with Zebihullah, an epithet applied to Ishmael, rather than a personal name occurring in the Quran. Comparisons with forms such as Zebi and Zebihullah should preserve the distinction between a short name, a lexical word, and an epithet.
Origin of the name Zebih
It is a Turkish rendering of Arabic dhabīḥ. Derived from a root meaning to slaughter, the word denotes one who is sacrificed or intended for sacrifice.
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How to pronounce Zebih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zebih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | ذبيح |
Is Zebih a boy’s name?
Yes, Zebih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zebih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
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Names with related meanings
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- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
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FAQ about the name Zebih
What is the meaning of Zebih?
Zebih means “sacrificed; intended for sacrifice”. It is a Turkish rendering of Arabic dhabīḥ. Derived from a root meaning to slaughter, the word denotes one who is sacrificed or intended for sacrifice.
Is Zebih a boy’s name?
Yes, Zebih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zebih in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zebih nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zebih?
Zebih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zebih have?
Zebih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zebih?
Zebih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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