Subarna
Subarna is a Hindu girl name of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin, meaning “Golden; of beautiful colour”.
| Meaning | Golden; of beautiful colour |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Sanskrit, via Bengali |
| Written as | সুবর্ণা |
| Pronunciation | shoo-BOR-nah |
| Tradition | Hindu |
| Used in | India, Bangladesh, Nepal |
Meaning and origin of Subarna
Subarna is the Bengali pronunciation of Sanskrit Suvarna, from su, 'good, beautiful', and varna, 'colour', so it literally means 'of fine colour' and is the ordinary Sanskrit word for gold. Bengali regularly turns v into b, which gives the spelling Subarna. The name is used for girls in Bengal and Bangladesh, and in Nepal Subarna is also a boy's name. The Bangladeshi actress Suborna Mustafa is a well-known bearer of the same name.
Is Subarna a Hindu name?
Subarna is a Hindu-background name meaning gold, with no direct deity link, though gold is associated with Lakshmi and prosperity. In Bangladesh it is also used across communities as a simple Bengali word name.
How popular is Subarna?
Mostly heard in Bengali-speaking families and in Nepal.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Subarna mean?
Subarna means 'Golden; of beautiful colour'. It is of Sanskrit, via Bengali origin.
Is Subarna a Hindu name?
Subarna is a Hindu-background name meaning gold, with no direct deity link, though gold is associated with Lakshmi and prosperity. In Bangladesh it is also used across communities as a simple Bengali word name.
How do you pronounce Subarna?
Subarna is pronounced shoo-BOR-nah.
Is Subarna a boy or girl name?
Subarna is usually a girl name.