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]

Shagufta
شکفته
GenderFemale
Origin
Word/namePersian
MeaningCheerful, full-blown, opened
Region of originIranian plateau and Indian subcontinent
Other names
Alternative spellingShegufta, Shekofteh
Related namesShegufa, Shekoufeh, Shokoufeh

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  1. ^ "شکفته". Vajehyab. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Shagufta - Names Encyclopedia".
  3. ^ "شکفته". Abadis. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  4. ^ "شکفته". Fast Dictionary. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  5. ^ "شکوفه". Fast Dictionary. Retrieved 5 January 2023.