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The baby name Shobna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHOB-nah (IPA: /ˈʃoːb.nɑː/).

Shobna is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hindi, Sanskrit
Pronunciation: SHOB-nah (IPA: /ˈʃoːb.nɑː/)

What is the meaning of the name Shobna ?

The baby name Shobna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced SHOB-nah (IPA: /ˈʃoːb.nɑː/).

Shobna is Hindi, Sanskrit in Origin.

Shobna is a feminine given name from South Asia, derived from the Sanskrit śobhana, an adjective meaning splendid, beautiful, and auspicious, and closely related to śobha, beauty and radiance. In everyday use it conveys grace, attractiveness, and the promise of good fortune.

The form entered personal naming through classical Sanskrit and later vernaculars such as Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and Tamil, where it occurs in devotional and poetic contexts as an epithet of charm. Usage today spans India and the global diaspora; the British-Indian actress Shobna Gulati has helped familiarize this Anglicized spelling. Common variants include Shobhana (classical), Shobana (South Indian), and Shobhna; a closely related name is Shobha. All reflect the same luminous root, giving Shobna a meaning profile of beauty, elegance, and auspiciousness.

Shobna is an uncommon pick. Our records hold just 63 recorded uses, spread over 13 countries.

Shobna has the following similar or variant Names

Shobna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
JO Girls 0 #335 5 7,570
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
MU Girls 0 #356 7 8,539
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
ZA 0 #473 2 14,421
BH 0 #586 2 17,937
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
MY Girls 0 #981 14 24,821
SA Girls 0 #1,012 3 25,931
ZA Girls 0 #1,128 14 25,928

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

AE
BH
FJ
HK
IN

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People also ask about Shobna

Shobna is predominantly a girl's name.
Shobna is a 2 syllable name, pronounced SHOB-nah (IPA: /ˈʃoːb.nɑː/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Shobhna, Shobhana, Shobha, Sobhana and Sobha.
Across languages, Shobna has these equivalents: Shobha (Hindi), Sundarī (Sanskrit, 'beautiful'), Rūpā (Sanskrit, 'beauty'), Bella (English, 'beautiful').
Shobna is a name of Hindi 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, definitely. You won't see Shobna in the national name rankings we track, which puts it well outside the mainstream.