Shagufta or Shegufta, derived from Shekofteh (Persian: شکفته),[1] is a Persian-language feminine given name meaning cheerful, full-blown, or opened.[2][3][4] Variations include the name Shegufa in Dari or the name Shekoufeh or Shokoufeh in Farsi, both of which mean blossom. It is a common name among Urdu-speaking Muslims in the Indian subcontinent.[5]
| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Persian |
| Meaning | Cheerful, full-blown, opened |
| Region of origin | Iranian plateau and Indian subcontinent |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Shegufta, Shekofteh |
| Related names | Shegufa, Shekoufeh, Shokoufeh |
Given name
edit- Shagufta Ali, Indian film and television actress
- Shagufta Anwar, Pakistani politician
- Shegufta Bakht Chaudhuri, Bangladeshi economist
- Shagufta Ejaz, Pakistani actress
- Shagufta Faisal, Pakistani politician
- Shagufta Jumani, Pakistani politician
- Shagufta Kausar, Pakistani Christian refugee
- Shagufta Malik, Pakistani politician
- Shagufta Rafique, Indian film director
- Shagufta Sadiq, Pakistani politician
Surname
edit- Sara Shagufta, Pakistani poet
References
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