Shubham
Shubham is a Hindu boy name of Sanskrit origin, meaning “Auspicious, good, fortunate”.
| Meaning | Auspicious, good, fortunate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Sanskrit |
| Written as | शुभम् |
| Pronunciation | SHOO-bhum |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Shubham
Shubham is the neuter form of Sanskrit shubha, 'bright, auspicious, good'. The word is familiar from blessings and greetings such as shubham bhavatu, 'may it be auspicious', and it often appears at the end of letters or wedding cards. As a boy's name it was very popular in north India from the late 1980s through the 2000s. Shubh, its short form, is also used on its own.
Is Shubham a Hindu name?
Shubham is used by Hindu families for its sense of good fortune and blessing. It is not the name of a god, but the word appears often in Hindu prayers and rituals.
How popular is Shubham?
Very common in India, especially for boys born in the 1990s and 2000s.
Gifts with the name Shubham
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- Hindu baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Shubham
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shubham mean?
Shubham means 'Auspicious, good, fortunate'. It is of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shubham a Hindu name?
Shubham is used by Hindu families for its sense of good fortune and blessing. It is not the name of a god, but the word appears often in Hindu prayers and rituals.
How do you pronounce Shubham?
Shubham is pronounced SHOO-bhum.
Is Shubham a boy or girl name?
Shubham is usually a boy name.