LabH

Labh is a noun of Sanskrit origin meaning profit, gain, or benefit. It derives from the Sanskrit root labh- meaning to obtain or acquire, and is found in many Indian languages, including Hindi, Marathi, and Nepali. In everyday usage, labh denotes advantage or profit and can refer to financial gain as well as non-material benefits. In literature and religious or ethical discourse, the term is used to describe the benefits of actions, merit, or spiritual progress, and may appear in discussions of cause and effect or virtue.

As a personal name, Labh is used for males in India and among Indian diaspora communities. The name is typically chosen to express aspirations of success, prosperity, or favorable outcomes for the bearer, and it is often encountered in compound forms or alongside other name elements.

Variants and related terms include Labha in Sanskrit transliteration, reflecting the same root. In modern Hindustani usage, labh coexists with synonyms such as fayda, which more commonly conveys practical or everyday benefit, while labh can carry a more formal or classical nuance.

Labh also appears in proverbs and idiomatic expressions that emphasize beneficial results or advantageous decisions, underscoring its semantic association with gain and positive outcomes. The concept is often contrasted with loss or harm, highlighting the balance between costs and benefits in moral, economic, or practical reasoning.