Shabnam
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Shabnam: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1979.
Shabnam is a beautiful Persian name meaning "morning dew" or "night dew," evoking freshness and gentle beginnings. It is most famously borne by the legendary Indian actress Shabnam (born 1946 as Jhanvi Kakkar), a Bengali-origin star who dominated Urdu and Hindi cinema for decades, and by Shabnam of Poland, a 17th-century Polish noblewoman who disguised herself as a man to fight in wars. While there are no well-known places directly named after a Shabnam, the poetic imagery of the name connects it to the lush landscapes of Persia and the Indian subcontinent. A particularly strong cultural association exists in South Asian literature, where shabnam frequently appears in Urdu and Persian poetry as a symbol of ephemeral beauty and longing. The name remains popular in Scotland’s diverse communities, reflecting its cross-continental charm.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19793 babies
- Latest (1979)
- #5353 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1979
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y