Indian name meaning
Shubham
♂ BoyShu·bham · 2 syllables
Auspicious; good
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Most used by
- Hindu families
- Commonly used in
- North & Central India
- Also spelled
- Subham
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Ambitious, capable and determined — built for goals, authority and material success.
| S | h | u | b | h | a | m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
3 + 5 + 6 + 2 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 26, then 2 + 6 = 8. So Shubham carries the name number 8.
About the name Shubham
Shubham is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin, most commonly given in Hindu families and popular in North & Central India. It carries the meaning “Auspicious; good.”
Spoken aloud it is Shu·bham — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Subham; both spellings are the same name. Shubham appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shubham mean?
Shubham means “Auspicious; good.” It is a boy's name of Sanskrit origin.
Is Shubham a boy or a girl name?
Shubham is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shubham?
Shubham is of Sanskrit origin and is most commonly used in Hindu families in India.
How do you pronounce Shubham?
Shubham has 2 syllables and is said as Shu·bham.
What are the other spellings of Shubham?
Shubham is also commonly spelled Subham. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Shubham?
In the Chaldean system, Shubham has the name number 8, “The Achiever.”
Is Shubham a common name in India?
Shubham appears 29 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Shubham?
For a sister to Shubham, families often stay within the same Sanskrit naming tradition — Saanvi, Sachi, Sadhna or Roma all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shubham?
Soham, Arham, Abraham or Gautham share Shubham's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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