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Khushi

Girl #4150 most popular
Indian Hindu Urdu South Asian

Meanings & Origins

"happiness, joy"

Origin: Hindi/Persian Language: Hindi

"delight, pleasure"

Origin: Persian khush Language: English

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“Pure joy and happiness in South Asian tradition”

Origin & Etymology

Khushi is a Hindi and Urdu word meaning happiness or joy, used directly as a given name. The word derives from the Persian khush, meaning happy or pleasant, which entered South Asian languages through Persian cultural influence. As a name, Khushi is common in both Hindu and Muslim communities across South Asia.

Popularity Story

Khushi has been popularized in South Asia through Bollywood culture, where several prominent celebrity children bear the name. The most famous is Khushi Kapoor, daughter of Bollywood actress Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor.

Cultural Significance

In South Asian culture, naming a child Khushi (happiness) expresses the profound joy a child brings to a family. The name sits at the intersection of Hindu and Muslim naming traditions, being equally at home in both communities due to its Persian-Hindi origins.

Fun Facts

  • Khushi Kapoor, daughter of Bollywood actress Sridevi, has made the name more visible in Indian celebrity culture
  • The Persian root khush (happy) also gave rise to the names Khushboo (fragrant) and Khushhal (prosperous)

Khushi in Other Languages

Urdu خوشی
Hindi खुशी
Bengali খুশি
Persian خوشی
Punjabi ਖੁਸ਼ੀ

Popularity Over Time

Peaked 2003

Nicknames

Khu Shee

Sibling Names

Middle Names

Priya Devi Lata Rani Ananya Nisha Pari

Name Vibe

Playful Gentle Spiritual Modern Unique

Famous People Named Khushi

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Khushi Kapoor

Actor

2000

Indian actress and daughter of legendary Bollywood actress Sridevi, making her acting debut

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Khushi (Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi) Fictional

Other

Beloved character in the hit 2008 Bollywood film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, a name that resonated across South Asia

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