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The baby name Roopa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ROO-pah (IPA: /ˈruːpə/).

Roopa is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: ROO-pah (IPA: /ˈruːpə/)

What is the meaning of the name Roopa ?

The baby name Roopa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ROO-pah (IPA: /ˈruːpə/).

Roopa is Sanskrit in Origin.

Roopa (pronounced ROO-pah) derives from Sanskrit rūpa, meaning “form,” “beauty,” or “graceful appearance,” with feminine rūpā underlying the given name. The long-vowel spelling with double o reflects the original ū sound. Through Prakrits and modern Indo‑Aryan and Dravidian languages, the name spread widely across South Asia, carrying auspicious connotations of attractiveness and pleasing presence; in Buddhist and Jain texts, rūpa also denotes “material form,” lending a sense of tangible radiance.

Used since classical times, Roopa appears as both a feminine and occasionally masculine given name; today it is predominantly feminine in India, Nepal, and the diaspora. Common variants include Rupa, Roop (often male, especially in Punjabi contexts), and derived forms such as Rupali/Roopali and Rupika. Pet names include Rupi and Roops. The root is cognate with Sanskrit rūpya (“wrought silver”), source of the word rupee, further linking Roopa with brightness and value.

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Famous people with the name Roopa

Roopa Ganguly Actor · Born 1966 · India Roopa Ganguly is an Indian actress and politician best known for her role as Draupadi in the television series Mahabharat. She has also appeared in films like Padma Nadir Majhi and Antarmahal. In addition to her acting career, she has been active in politics, serving as a Member of Parliament in India.

Roopa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
MU 0 #132 6 3,613
AE 0 #183 5 10,220
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
IN Girls 0 #287 424 13,121
QA Girls 0 #302 15 15,378
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
MU Girls 0 #327 25 8,539
OM Girls 0 #331 66 15,987
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
AE Girls 0 #469 85 20,968
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
KW Girls 0 #479 37 19,177
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
BH 0 #532 22 17,937
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
SG Girls 0 #559 28 18,916
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
SA Girls 0 #900 36 25,931
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
IN Boys 0 #968 34 16,750
MY Girls 0 #977 18 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,006 4 14,742
AE Boys 0 #1,078 15 22,615
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
SA Boys 0 #1,601 14 28,008

Roopa is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Roopa

Roopa is predominantly a girl's name.
Roopa is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ROO-pah (IPA: /ˈruːpə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Rupa, Rūpa, Roopaa and Roop.
Roopa is a name of Sanskrit origin, traditionally used in India. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within India and its diaspora communities.
Yes — 1 notable people named Roopa are in our database, including Roopa Ganguly (Actor).