Khushbu
Persian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Khushbu
The name 'Khushbu' means "fragrance" or "pleasant smell" in Hindi and Urdu, deriving from the Persian word *khoshbu* (خوشبو), which combines *khosh* (pleasant) and *bu* (smell).
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Etymology
The name 'Khushbu' means "fragrance" or "pleasant smell" in Hindi and Urdu, deriving from the Persian word *khoshbu* (خوشبو), which combines *khosh* (pleasant) and *bu* (smell). It is primarily used in South Asian cultures, particularly among Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs in India and Pakistan, with no notable historical figure or event specifically tied to the name.
Khushbu currently ranks #18,692 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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