The baby name Apurbo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-PUR-bo (approx. /ɔˈpurbo/).
The baby name Apurbo is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced uh-PUR-bo (approx. /ɔˈpurbo/).
Apurbo is Bengali, Sanskrit in Origin.
Apurbo is a Bengali and Assamese given name from Sanskrit apūrva (अपूर्व), meaning “unprecedented, unique, excellent,” literally “not seen before.” In Bangla it corresponds to অপূর্ব, whose final ব (bô) often yields the Latin spelling Apurbo; other transliterations include Apurba, Apoorba, Apurva, and Apoorva. The name conveys rarity, freshness, and distinction, making it a popular, auspicious choice.
The term apūrva is attested in classical Sanskrit literature and in the Mīmāṃsā school, where it denotes the unseen efficacy of ritual action - an idea that deepened its association with promise and exceptional outcomes. As a personal name it spread across eastern South Asia and remains common in Bangladesh, West Bengal, and Assam, with growing use in the diaspora. Variants include Apurbo/Apurba (Bengali, Assamese), Apoorva/Apurva (Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada), and the shortened Apurv; feminine forms Apoorva/Apurva are widely used.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apurbo | Chandra | Ayesha Dutt | film producer | ★★★★★ | Jackie Shroff | model | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MV | Girls | 0 | #35 | 1 | 2,021 |
| MV | Boys | 0 | #78 | 2 | 3,375 |
| BN | Boys | 0 | #139 | 1 | 6,332 |
| BD | 0 | #181 | 47 | 5,992 | |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #217 | 611 | 10,045 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #364 | 23 | 8,413 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| LY | 0 | #559 | 1 | 12,703 | |
| BH | 0 | #584 | 4 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #678 | 20 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #683 | 25 | 18,093 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #754 | 16 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #851 | 31 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #968 | 34 | 16,750 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,076 | 17 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,095 | 17 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,553 | 62 | 28,008 |
Apurbo is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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