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Shubham
Pronounced SHOOB-hum /ΛΚΚbhΙm/Medium
Meaning: From Sanskrit shubham, 'auspicious' or 'good, well-omened' β a widely used North Indian boy's name expressing blessing and good fortune.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Shubham comes from Sanskrit shubham, 'auspicious; well-omened.' A common North Indian boy's name, it reads as a small blessing spoken aloud. Bright and warm (said 'SHOOB-hum').
In the U.S. it appears among Indian families as a heritage pick and remains uncommon overall. Auspicious, rooted, and warm.
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What does the name Shubham mean?
Shubham is Sanskrit for 'auspicious' or 'good fortune.'
How do you pronounce Shubham?
It's said SHOOB-hum /ΛΚΚbhΙm/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Shubham a boy or girl name?
Shubham is used as a boy's name.
How popular is Shubham?
Shubham is common in India and uncommon for boys in the U.S.