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The baby name Shubha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃubʱə/ (approx. "SHOO-bhuh").

Shubha is Sanskrit in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Sanskrit
Pronunciation: /ˈʃubʱə/ (approx. "SHOO-bhuh")

What is the meaning of the name Shubha ?

The baby name Shubha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃubʱə/ (approx. "SHOO-bhuh").

Shubha is Sanskrit in Origin.

Shubha (Śubha) derives from Sanskrit śubha, an adjective and noun meaning “auspicious, good, beautiful, favorable,” from the verbal root √śubh “to shine, adorn.” The term is ubiquitous in classical texts and ritual language (e.g., shubham at a text’s end, shubh muhurat for a propitious time), which helped the name gain devotional warmth. As a given name it is pan-Indian and South Asian - found among Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists in India and Nepal, and as Subha in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh - typically feminine but essentially unisex; related masculine usage often appears as Shubh or Shubham.

Common spellings and variants include Shubha, Śubha, Shuba, Subha and Suba; closely related forms are Shobha/Shoba (from śobhā “splendor”), and compounds such as Shubhangi, Subhashini, Subhashree, and the cognate Subhadra (“very auspicious”). The name denotes grace, good fortune, and propitious beginnings, making it popular for children born on festival days.

Shubha has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Shubha

Shubha Balsavar Khote Actor · Born 1937 · India Shubha Khote is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi cinema, particularly during the 1950s and 1960s. She is most famous for her roles in films like 'Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi' and 'Brahmachari'. Her comedic timing and memorable performances have made her a beloved figure in Indian film history.

Shubha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
OM 0 #115 7 6,215
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
OM Girls 0 #369 28 15,987
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
BD Girls 0 #402 5 8,413
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
AE Girls 0 #528 26 20,968
IN Girls 0 #537 95 13,121
BH 0 #543 11 17,937
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
SG Girls 0 #576 11 18,916
BD Boys 0 #598 8 10,045
QA Boys 0 #738 6 18,093
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
SA Girls 0 #923 13 25,931
IN Boys 0 #974 28 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
SA Boys 0 #1,601 14 28,008

Shubha is popular in 16 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BD
BH
DK
EG

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People also ask about Shubha

Shubha is predominantly a girl's name.
Shubha is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈʃubʱə/ (approx. "SHOO-bhuh").
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Shuba, Subha, Shubhaa and Shubhā.
Across languages, Shubha has these equivalents: Shubh (male, Sanskrit), Benedict (Latin), Felix (Latin), Asher (Hebrew), Sa'id (Arabic).
Shubha 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.
Yes — 1 notable people named Shubha are in our database, including Shubha Balsavar Khote (Actor).