Nepali girl name
Shova name meaning
शोभा
Say it: SHO-bha/sobʱaː/
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Sanskrit
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- #85
Meaning of Shova
Variant of Shobha; beauty, grace, splendour.
नेपालीमा: शोभा शोभा नामको अर्को रूप हो, जसको अर्थ सुन्दरता, लालित्य र तेज हुन्छ।
About the name Shova
Beauty, grace and splendour shape the meaning of Shova, a variant of Shobha. The Sanskrit name has a gentle, graceful feeling that may suit parents looking for a simple expression of beauty. Said SHO-bha, its five-letter spelling pairs a rounded first sound with a softer second part. Shova is common among girl names in our sample, at rank 85. For closely related written choices, compare Shobha, Sobha and Shov, paying attention to how each looks beside your family name.
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Shova at a glance
| Name | Shova |
|---|---|
| In Nepali | शोभा also शोवा, शोव |
| Gender | Used mostly for girls in our data |
| Linguistic origin | Sanskrit |
| Commonly used in | Hindu tradition |
| Starts with | S · श |
| Length | 5 letters · 2 syllables · 2 akshar |
| Popularity | #85 among girl names (18 people in our sample) |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s community, religion or caste.
Other spellings of Shova
Nepali names are romanized in many ways. These are the same name spelled differently:
Famous people named Shova
- Shova Kumari Lama · b. 1974
Nepalese politician
- Shova Gauchan · b. 1993
badminton player
Girl names with a similar meaning
- Priyanka♀प्रियंकाDear, beloved
- Susmita♀सुस्मिताLovely smile
- Sushmita♀सुस्मिताLovely smile
- Aakriti♀आकृतिShape, form or figure
- Sushma♀सुष्माExquisite beauty
- Manju♀मञ्जुLovely, beautiful and charming
- Pratima♀प्रतिमाImage, idol, statue
- Sony♀सोनीBeautiful, golden
- Gauri♂♀गौरीFair, white or radiant
- Anupama♀अनुपमाIncomparable, peerless
- Soni♀सोनीBeautiful, lovely
- Kusum♂♀कुसुमFlower or blossom
Names that sound like Shova
Shova in other scripts
| Nepal Lipi (Newa) | 𑐱𑑀𑐨𑐵 |
|---|---|
| Mithilakshar (Tirhuta) | 𑒬𑒼𑒦𑒰 |
| Bengali | শোভা |
| Gujarati | શોભા |
| Brahmi (ancient) | 𑀰𑁄𑀪𑀸 |
| IAST romanization | śobhā |
FAQ about the name Shova
What is the meaning of Shova?
Shova means: Variant of Shobha; beauty, grace, splendour. (नेपालीमा: शोभा)
Is Shova a boy or girl name?
Used mostly for girls in our data.
How do you write Shova in Nepali?
Shova is written शोभा in Nepali (Devanagari script); it is sometimes also written शोवा or शोव.
How do you pronounce Shova?
Shova is pronounced SHO-bha (IPA: /sobʱaː/).
What is the origin of the name Shova?
Shova is of Sanskrit origin.
How popular is the name Shova?
Shova ranks #85 among girl names in our sample of 44,456 recorded names of people in Nepal.
Famous people named Shova?
Notable people named Shova include Shova Kumari Lama (Nepalese politician); Shova Gauchan (badminton player).
What are other spellings of Shova?
Other spellings of Shova: Shobha, Shov, Sobha.