Indian name meaning
Shabana
♀ GirlSha·ba·na · 3 syllables
Of the night; nocturnal
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Shabnam
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | h | a | b | a | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Shabana carries the name number 9.
About the name Shabana
Shabana is a girl's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Of the night; nocturnal.”
Spoken aloud it is Sha·ba·na — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Shabnam; both spellings are the same name. Shabana appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shabana mean?
Shabana means “Of the night; nocturnal.” It is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Is Shabana a boy or a girl name?
Shabana is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shabana?
Shabana is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shabana?
Shabana has 3 syllables and is said as Sha·ba·na.
What are the other spellings of Shabana?
Shabana is also commonly spelled Shabnam. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Shabana?
In the Chaldean system, Shabana has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Shabana a common name in India?
Shabana appears 36 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Shabana?
For a brother to Shabana, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Sarfaraz, Shadab, Sikandar or Arbaz all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shabana?
Ahana, Sana, Bhavana or Chandana share Shabana's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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