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Shabnam
How to Pronounce Shabnam
Pronounced SHAB-nam /ˈʃæb.næm/Medium
Meaning: Shabnam is a Persian and Urdu name meaning 'dew' or 'morning dew' (shab, 'night,' plus nam, 'moisture'), evoking the fresh droplets left at daybreak. It is a well-loved name across Iran and South Asia.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Shabnam is a Persian and Urdu given name meaning 'dew' or 'morning dew,' a favorite across Iran, Afghanistan, and South Asia and carried by several actresses and singers in those regions. In the United States it is used by families with Persian, Afghan, and South Asian roots, appearing in records from the late 1960s and reaching a small high around 1985.
A girl named Shabnam then would be in her forties now. In the US it reads as a heritage name rather than a trend, keeping a small, steady presence; its tender 'morning dew' meaning gives it real beauty and substance for the families who choose it.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Shabnam mean?
It is a Persian and Urdu name meaning 'dew' or 'morning dew.'
How do you pronounce Shabnam?
It's said SHAB-nam /ˈʃæb.næm/, two syllables.
Is Shabnam a boy or girl name?
Shabnam is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Shabnam?
It has always been rare in the US, a heritage name given to only a couple dozen girls a year at its peak.