The baby name Shubha is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈʃubʱə/ (approx. "SHOO-bhuh").
Shubha is Sanskrit in Origin.
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 Balsavar Khote 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. |
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:
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