Shagufta

Shekofteh (Persian: شکفته),^[1] Shagufta or Shegufta is a mostly feminine given name of Persian origin.^[2] It means Full-blown,^[3] Opened, or Cheerful.^[4] A related name is the Afghan Shegufa. In Persian language, there is another similar name called Shokoufeh or Shekoufeh which means Blossom. In South Asia, it is also a popular Urdu name among the Muslims of Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.^[5]

Notable persons[edit]

Given name[edit]

Shagufta Ali, Indian Bollywood film and television actress
Shagufta Anwar, MPA of the Provincial Assembly of the Punjab in Pakistan
Shegufta Bakht Chaudhuri, former governor of Bangladesh Bank
Shagufta Ejaz (born 1960), Pakistani actress
Shagufta Jumani, Pakistani politician and parliamentarian
Shagufta Rafique, Indian filmscreenwriter
Shagufta Yaqub, journalist and commentator

Surname[edit]

Sara Shagufta (1954–1984), Pakistani poet

References[edit]

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

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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.

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