Shubh

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHOOBH /ˈʃubʱ/Medium

Meaning: From Sanskrit shubha, 'auspicious, good, fortunate' — the blessing-word of greetingsHigh

In 30 seconds: The blessing itself: Shubh is Sanskrit 'auspicious' — the word inside every shubh kamnayein (best wishes). One syllable of pure good omen.

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Origin HighSanskrit

MeaningFrom Sanskrit shubha, 'auspicious, good, fortunate' — the blessing-word of greetings

U.S. rank (2024)#3758 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births30 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 397

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Shubh comes from Sanskrit shubha, 'auspicious, good, radiant' — the universal blessing-word of Indian life. Punjabi singer Shubh carries it on charts.

In the U.S. it appears in Indian families. Rare, auspicious at the root, and compact.

Did you know? India says it daily — shubh yatra (safe travels), shubh vivah (blessed wedding); a boy named Shubh is everyone's good omen walking.

Overall data confidence 85%

Monier-Williams — shubha — root meaning

Variations

ShubhamShubhanShub

Nicknames

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If you like Shubh…

Shivam— the companion blessing-name

Arnav— a fellow modern Indian classic

Ansh— the 'portion' brother pick

Dhruv— lands in the same popularity range

Jai— another Sanskrit name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shubh mean?

Shubh is Sanskrit for 'auspicious, good, fortunate'.

How do you pronounce Shubh?

It's said SHOOBH /ˈʃubʱ/ — a single syllable with a soft breathy ending.

Is Shubh a boy or girl name?

Shubh is a boy's name.

How popular is Shubh?

Shubh is a rare name in the U.S.