The baby name Shobu is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: /ɕoːbɯ/ (approx. "SHOH-boo"); English approximation: /ˈʃoʊbu/.
Shobu is Japanese in Origin.
The baby name Shobu is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Japanese: /ɕoːbɯ/ (approx. "SHOH-boo"); English approximation: /ˈʃoʊbu/.
Shobu is Japanese in Origin.
Shobu is a multicultural given name with strong roots in Japanese. Depending on the kanji, it can mean “iris/sweet flag” (菖蒲), a plant linked to Boys’ Day and symbols of resilience and protection, or “contest/decisive bout” (勝負), evoking courage and resolve - associations reinforced by martial-arts phrases like ippon shōbu. As a personal name it is uncommon yet traditional-leaning, used mostly for boys but potentially unisex; it also appears in place and surname contexts. Romanizations include Shōbu (with macron) and Shoubu; without diacritics, Shobu is standard.
In South Asian usage, Shobu sometimes appears as an informal or variant spelling of Shubho/Shuvo (Bengali/Assamese), from Sanskrit śubha “auspicious; good.” Related forms include Subho, Subhro, and the feminine Shobha/Subha. Parents drawn to natural imagery, competitive spirit, or auspicious meanings may find Shobu a compact, cross-cultural choice.
Shobu is a rare name. Our records hold just 48 recorded uses, spread over 10 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #301 | 3 | 7,909 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #601 | 5 | 10,045 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #632 | 1 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #913 | 6 | 17,948 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,038 | 2 | 16,750 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,138 | 6 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,603 | 12 | 28,008 |
Shobu is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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