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Khushabu

Quick answerKhushabu is derived from Persian/Urdu roots, with "khush" meaning "good" or "pleasant" and "abu" meaning "father," thus meaning "good father" or referencing something agreeable and aromatic.

Persian · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,082
Trend—
Peak year2020
Syllables3
OriginPersian
LanguageUrdu/Persian
CultureSouth Asian Muslim
ReligionIslam
Letters8
Numerology1 Chaldean 3
Global rank#3,082

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Khushabu

Khushabu is derived from Persian/Urdu roots, with "khush" meaning "good" or "pleasant" and "abu" meaning "father," thus meaning "good father" or referencing something agreeable and aromatic.

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Etymology

Khushabu is derived from Persian/Urdu roots, with "khush" meaning "good" or "pleasant" and "abu" meaning "father," thus meaning "good father" or referencing something agreeable and aromatic. The name is primarily used in Muslim communities across South Asia, particularly in India and Pakistan, reflecting Persian linguistic influence in Islamic naming traditions.

Khushabu currently ranks #3,082 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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