Meaning and history
Shabnam is a Persian and Urdu feminine name meaning “dew,” literally formed from words for “night” and “moisture.” Dew is a common image of freshness, delicacy, and transient beauty in Persianate poetry. The name spread through Persian cultural influence into South and Central Asia. Notable bearers include Tajik singer Shabnam Surayo and Indian actor Shabnam, known for work in Hindi cinema. Regional scripts and pronunciation vary while the Persian meaning remains established.
20042004: no US SSA record for this spelling
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2007: 5 births, rank #17,636
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20092009: 6 births, rank #15,242
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2011: 8 births, rank #12,153
2012: 7 births, rank #13,483
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20142014: 8 births, rank #11,931
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2017: 5 births, rank #15,902
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20192019: 8 births, rank #11,356
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2022: 6 births, rank #13,592
20232023: 7 births, rank #12,197
In 2023, 7 babies were recorded with the name Shabnam, ranking #12,197 among girls.