Zubin ( fa, زوبین) is a Persian male given name, which literally means "something that touches the sky" and commonly refers to a type of short
spear
A spear is a pole weapon consisting of a shaft, usually of wood, with a pointed head. The head may be simply the sharpened end of the shaft itself, as is the case with fire hardened spears, or it may be made of a more durable material fasten ...
in Persian.Behind the name /ref> 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 hat isthrown to kill the enemy commander." Variants of the name include Chubin (چوبین), Joubin (ژوبین), Jubin, Zubeen, and Zhubin.
The name Zubin may refer to:
(as a given name)
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Zubin Mehta
Zubin Mehta (born 29 April 1936) is an Indian conductor of Western classical music. He is music director emeritus of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra (IPO) and conductor emeritus of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Mehta's father was the fou ...
(born 1936), Indian conductor
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Zubin Varla
Zubin Varla (born 1970) is a British actor and singer. He played the role of Judas in the 1996 West End revival of ''Jesus Christ Superstar'', alongside Steve Balsamo (Jesus), Joanna Ampil (Mary Magdalene), and David Burt (Pilate). This produc ...
(born 1970), British actor and singer
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Zubin Damania
Zubin Damania (born April 23, 1973) is an American physician, assistant professor, comedian, internet personality, and musician. He also has been writing and performing comedic raps as ZDoggMD, an internet celebrity known for his music videos, pa ...
(born 1973), American physician, comedian, internet personality, musician, and founder of Turntable Health.
* Zubin Garg (born 1972), Indian musician and actor
* Zubin Nautiyal, Indian Singer
* Zubin Surkari (born 1980), Canadian cricketer Zubin Salimi Pahlavi (born 1977), Persian Prince, is a member of the deposed Pahlavi dynasty of Iran.
(as a surname)
* Emil Zubin (born 1977), Slovenian footballer
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Joseph Zubin
Joseph Zubin (9 October 1900 – 18 December 1990) was a Lithuanian-born American educational psychologist and an authority on schizophrenia who is commemorated by the Joseph Zubin Awards.Zubin Potok in North Kosovo
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Joseph Zubin Award
The Joseph Zubin Award may refer to three different psychology awards named in honor of the psychologist Joseph Zubin.
Joseph Zubin Memorial Fund Award
The Joseph Zubin Memorial Fund Award was granted by the Joseph Zubin Memorial Fund at the Rese ...