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The baby name Khusbu is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced khoosh-boo (IPA: /kʰʊʃbuː/; Persian variant: /xoʃbuː/).

Khusbu is Persian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Persian
Pronunciation: khoosh-boo (IPA: /kʰʊʃbuː/; Persian variant: /xoʃbuː/)

What is the meaning of the name Khusbu ?

The baby name Khusbu is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced khoosh-boo (IPA: /kʰʊʃbuː/; Persian variant: /xoʃbuː/).

Khusbu is Persian in Origin.

Khusbu is a South Asian feminine name from Hindi and Urdu, derived via Persian khushbū (خوشبو), literally “pleasant smell” or “fragrance,” from khush “sweet/pleasant” + bū “scent.” In Hindi it is written खुशबू and in Urdu خوشبو, and the meaning carries the gentle imagery of perfume, blossoms, and a pleasing aura.

Used across India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, the name rose in 20th‑century urban usage and gained wider visibility through film and television personalities, cementing a modern yet traditional feel. Spelling variants include Khushboo, Khushbu, Khusboo, Kushboo, and Kushbu; all reflect the same pronunciation family and sense. While predominantly feminine, it is culturally ecumenical, found among Hindu, Muslim, and Sikh families alike. Poetic associations are strong in Hindi‑Urdu literature, where khushbū symbolizes charm, warmth, and an enduring, memorable presence - qualities the name is chosen to bestow.

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Khusbu – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
BD 0 #237 5 5,992
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
QA Girls 0 #298 19 15,378
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
BD Girls 0 #348 39 8,413
OM Girls 0 #379 18 15,987
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
IN Girls 0 #419 220 13,121
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
KW Girls 0 #499 17 19,177
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
AE Girls 0 #525 29 20,968
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
BH 0 #580 8 17,937
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
QA Boys 0 #737 7 18,093
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
SA Girls 0 #831 105 25,931
OM Boys 0 #913 6 17,948
IN Boys 0 #980 22 16,750
MY Girls 0 #985 10 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,137 7 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,235 2 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,545 70 28,008

Khusbu is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BD
BH
CY
DZ

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People also ask about Khusbu

Khusbu is predominantly a girl's name.
Khusbu is a 2 syllable name, pronounced khoosh-boo (IPA: /kʰʊʃbuː/; Persian variant: /xoʃbuː/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Khushbu, Khushboo, Khusboo, Khusbu, Khoshbu and Khoshboo.
Across languages, Khusbu has these equivalents: Sugandha (Sanskrit/Hindi — 'fragrant'), Aroma (English), Attar/Itar (Arabic/Persian — 'perfume').
Khusbu is a name of Persian origin, traditionally used in Iran. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Iran and its diaspora communities.