Given Name
Shagufta
Sha-guftah (IPA: /ʃəˈɡuːftə/ or /ʃəˈɡʊftə/)
Pronunciation: Sha-guftah (IPA: /ʃəˈɡuːftə/ or /ʃəˈɡʊftə/)
مُزْهِر، مُتَزَهِّر: مُزدهر، متفتح
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Origin
Persian/Urdu (used widely among South Asian Muslims)
Meaning
Blooming, blossomed, flourishing; cheerful and radiant (Persian/Urdu origin, شگفتہ)
Thematic Cluster
Names Meaning Blooming & Floral
Islamic Status
Traditional/Poetic (common in Urdu-Persian poetic contexts, less common as a global Islamic name)
Verification
Needs Review
Quality Score
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Religious Confidence
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Letters
8
Meaning Urdu
شگفتہ: کھل اٹھنے والی، گلشن کی مانند، شاداب اور خوش نما
Meaning Arabic
مُزْهِر، مُتَزَهِّر: مُزدهر، متفتح
Shagufta (شگفتہ) is a Persian-derived feminine name commonly used in Urdu-speaking regions. The lexeme stems from Persian shaguft (شگفت) meaning 'bloom' or 'to blossom,' with the -a/-ah suffix making it adjectival/feminine in usage; in Urdu and Persian literary contexts it conveys flourishing, blooming, radiant cheer. Shagufta is primarily attested in modern and classical Persian and Urdu literature and in civil registries in South Asia; it is not a Qur'ānic name but is culturally embraced among Muslims of Persianate and South Asian background. Parents who choose Shagufta often intend imagery of beauty, renewal, and poetic grace. For onomastic context and related names see [[Faiqa]] (meaning 'excellent') and the poetic South Asian name [[Shumaila]].
FAQs
Is Shagufta an Islamic name?
Shagufta is Persian/Urdu in origin and is culturally used by Muslim families; it is not a Qur'anic name but is acceptable as a meaningful feminine given name.
What does Shagufta mean in Urdu?
In Urdu, Shagufta (شگفتہ) means 'blooming,' 'blossomed,' or 'flourishing,' carrying poetic and floral imagery.
Is Shagufta used outside South Asia?
Yes. While most common in South Asia, Shagufta is also found among Persian-influenced communities and diaspora families who favor Urdu-Persian names.
Are there famous literary uses of Shagufta?
Shagufta appears in Urdu and Persian poetry and prose as an adjective and as a feminine name in modern literature; its use is literary rather than scriptural.
What nicknames derive from Shagufta?
Affectionate short forms in South Asian contexts include 'Shagu,' 'Gufta,' or 'Shafa' depending on local custom.
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