Girl Name Indian · Sanskrit

Shobha

Pronunciation /SHOBH-a/

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“beauty”

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Shobha's Numerology

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8
The Achiever
Keyword: Success
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GenderGirl
OriginSanskrit
Starting soundSh
Numerology8 · The Achiever
Name-based RashiKanya (Virgo)
Traditional gemstoneEmerald
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S → Kanya (Virgo)
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Lucky gemstone: Emerald
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Meaning of Shobha

Shobha is a girl name of Sanskrit origin, popular among Indian families. It means “Splendor, beauty”.

Shobha's Style

Sanskrit Indian Timeless Medium Girl

Shobha at a Glance

Popularity
84/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
16/100
Pronunciation
88/100

Shobha is a popular, easy to pronounce, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Shobha Popularity Graph

🇮🇳 India · rank by year (#1 = most popular)

#55#72#882015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#55

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Shobha Name Profile

Meaningbeauty
OriginIndian · Sanskrit
GenderGirl Name
First Letters
Letters5
Syllables2
Baby Name Spot Popularity Score84/100

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