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Khushi

Girl name · 10 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Khushi: 10 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2003.

Khushi is a name that radiates warmth, stemming from the Hindi and Sanskrit root *sukha*, meaning “happiness,” “joy,” or “delight.” While not traditional in Scotland, it has gained modest popularity in recent decades, reflecting the country’s growing multicultural tapestry. One of its most famous bearers is the Bollywood actress Khushi Kapoor, daughter of the legendary Sridevi. The name isn’t tied to a specific place in Scotland, but it shares its root with the city of Sukhothai in Thailand, whose name also means “dawn of happiness.” A charming variant is the masculine Khusi, though Khushi is overwhelmingly given to girls in modern usage. For expectant parents seeking a name that quite literally means joy, Khushi offers a bright, cross-cultural choice.