The baby name Shobhanaa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'respelling': 'shoh-BHAH-naa', 'ipa': '/ʃoːˈbʱənaː/'}.
The baby name Shobhanaa is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'respelling': 'shoh-BHAH-naa', 'ipa': '/ʃoːˈbʱənaː/'}.
Shobhanaa is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.
Shobhanaa is a feminine Indian given name from Sanskrit Śobhanā/Śobhana (शोभना), built on the root śobh-/śubh- “to shine, be beautiful, auspicious.” It conveys meanings such as “splendid, graceful, auspicious, beautiful,” and is semantically related to śobhā “splendour.” The final -aa represents the long vowel ā in transliteration; therefore Shobhana and Shobana are the most common spellings, with regional preferences (e.g., Shobana in South India). Related forms include Shobhna and the shorter Shobha; the masculine counterpart is Shobhan.
As a personal name it occurs across many Indian languages and scripts, appearing in Sanskritic poetry and devotional vocabulary as an epithet denoting radiance and good fortune. Modern given-name usage grew through the 20th century and remains steady in India and the diaspora, appreciated for its auspicious sense and mellifluous sound. Nicknames include Shobhi, Shona, and Ana.
Shobhanaa is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 2 recorded uses, across 1 country.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
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