Shabad: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Shabad – Meaning: word, or a sacred hymn/verse – Origin: Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived) – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: SHUH-bud


Shabad is a Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived) unisex name meaning “word, or a sacred hymn/verse”. It appears in our list of Sikh Baby Names Rooted in Punjabi Heritage.

Meaning & Origin of Shabad

Meaning: Word, or a sacred hymn/verse.

Origin: Punjabi (Sanskrit-derived).

How to Pronounce Shabad

Phonetic: SHUH-bud   IPA: /ˈʃʌbəd/

Popularity of Shabad

Shabad doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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