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