- Zubin
Infobox Given Name Revised
name = Zubin
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region =Iran
origin = Persian
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related names =Joubin, Chubin
footnotes =Zubin (Persian زوبین), also Zhubin and Jubin (ژوبین) is a
given name in the Persian language. [http://www.behindthename.com/php/view.php?name=zubin Behind the name] ] While its main spread is in the regions ofGreater Iran , it is also used in other nations such asPakistan ,Afghanistan andIndia .Regions of use
The name Zubin originated from the regions of
Iran and possiblyGreater Iran . Currently its spread is within Iran and its neighboring countries. It is also used sometimes byZoroastrians in India known as Parsis, who also trace their roots back to the Iran region.Meaning
The name refers to a short
spear that is used in a throwing fashion. The zubin was used as a weapon in ancient times.Variation
Variants of the name exist, such as Joubin (ژوبین) and the similar sounding Persian name, Chubin (چوبین), which refers to a different weapon, the mace (the "choob", Persian for "wood").
References
External links
* [http://www.nocrir.com/wbnameofname.aspx Persian language reference]
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