shubho

Shubho is a masculine given name of Bengali origin used in India, Bangladesh, and among Bengali-speaking communities abroad. It is derived from the Sanskrit śubha, meaning auspicious, good fortune, or favorable, and in Bengali is commonly understood as "auspicious" or "good." The name is typically pronounced with a short final vowel, and transliteration variants include Subho or Shubho.

In naming practices, Shubho is often used as a stand-alone given name but also appears as part of compound names such as Shubhojit, Shubhomoy, or Shubhashish, reflecting a tradition of combining auspicious elements. The spelling may vary in English-language texts, with Subho and Shubho both in common use.

Culturally, Shubho is a familiar, positive name in Bengali-speaking regions and appears in literature, film, and popular culture as well as in everyday naming. The name embodies wishes for auspicious beginnings and favorable outcomes.

There are many individuals named Shubho in India and Bangladesh, across fields such as academia, the arts, sports, and public life, reflecting its broad usage in Bengali communities. Related names include various forms built from the same Sanskrit root, showcasing the broader family of meanings around auspiciousness.