The baby name Shobana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SHOH-buh-nah (English approximation); [ˈʃoːbənə] (approx. IPA).
Shobana is Sanskrit in Origin.
The baby name Shobana is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced SHOH-buh-nah (English approximation); [ˈʃoːbənə] (approx. IPA).
Shobana is Sanskrit in Origin.
Shobana is a feminine Indian name rooted in Sanskrit śobhanā/śobhana, an adjective meaning “splendid, beautiful, graceful, auspicious.” It stems from śobhā, “lustre, radiance,” and appears in classical poetry and devotional vocabulary to praise beauty and good fortune. The word also conveys a sense of auspiciousness, which lends the given name a positive, celebratory tone.
Used across South and North India, the form Shobana is common in Tamil and Malayalam, while Shobhana occurs in Hindi and Sanskritized contexts; regional spellings include Sobhana, Shovana/Shovona, and Shobna. Diminutives such as Shobha or Shoba are widespread, with the related masculine Shobhan. The name gained contemporary visibility through artists like the Bharatanatyam icon Shobana and the Kathak dancer Shovana Narayan, reinforcing associations with elegance and artistry.
| Shobana Shobana is an acclaimed Indian actor and dancer, best known for her roles in films like 'Manichitrathazhu' and 'Thalapathi'. She has won numerous awards for her performances, including the National Film Award for Best Actress. Besides acting, Shobana is also a celebrated Bharatanatyam dancer and has performed internationally. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | 0 | #71 | 1 | 2,963 | |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| SG | 0 | #281 | 2 | 11,010 | |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| MY | 0 | #348 | 7 | 12,352 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #377 | 20 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| ZA | 0 | #468 | 7 | 14,421 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #505 | 11 | 19,177 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #531 | 23 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #547 | 40 | 18,916 |
| LY | 0 | #558 | 2 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| BH | 0 | #579 | 9 | 17,937 | |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #580 | 52 | 13,121 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #869 | 126 | 24,821 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #925 | 11 | 25,931 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,035 | 5 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,083 | 59 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,181 | 2 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Shobana is popular in 17 countries — most recent births per country:
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