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The baby name Shobin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃoʊbɪn/ (SHOH-bin).

Shobin is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Indian, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ˈʃoʊbɪn/ (SHOH-bin)

What is the meaning of the name Shobin ?

The baby name Shobin is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃoʊbɪn/ (SHOH-bin).

Shobin is Indian, Sanskrit in Origin.

Shobin is a modern South Asian masculine given name linked to the Sanskrit root śobha, meaning “splendor” or “beauty.” In classical Sanskrit, śobhin and śobhita denote “adorned, resplendent,” which underpins Shobin’s sense of “handsome, splendid, auspicious.” The name is often interpreted as a streamlined or regional spelling of Shobhin or Shobhan, carried into English orthography.

Usage rose in late 20th–21st century India, particularly in Kerala and neighboring southern states, where -bin endings are popular in contemporary naming. It appears across Hindu and Christian communities and is not tied to a specific deity or saint. Variants and related forms include Shobhin, Shobhit/Shobith, Shobhan/Sobhan, Sobin, and feminine counterparts Shobha, Shobhana, and Shobini. Informal short forms include Shobi or Shob. The name conveys refinement, brightness, and auspicious charm.

Shobin has the following similar or variant Names

Shobin – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
BH 0 #580 8 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
QA Boys 0 #696 12 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
KW Boys 0 #760 10 18,755
OM Boys 0 #859 23 17,948
IN Boys 0 #1,036 4 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,068 25 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,179 4 25,439
SA Boys 0 #1,588 27 28,008

Shobin is popular in 13 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BD
BH
CN
IN

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People also ask about Shobin

Shobin is predominantly a boy's name.
Shobin is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈʃoʊbɪn/ (SHOH-bin).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Shobhin, Shobhan, Sobin and Shoban.
Across languages, Shobin has these equivalents: Shobha (feminine, same root), Roshan (bright), Prakash (light), Tejas (radiance).
Shobin 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.