Khush
Khush (खुश) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Happy, content”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Khush (खुश) is a Sanskrit-origin Hindu boy-name meaning “Happy, content”. Find pronunciation, origin, deity association, popularity and similar Hindu baby names.
Khush (खुश, IAST: khuśa) is a modern Sanskrit-influenced Hindu boy-name meaning “Happy, content”. A simple, joyful Hindi/Urdu word adopted as a personal name.
Meaning, etymology & significance
Khush (खुश) is a short, warm name that means simply: happy. The word is from Persian/Urdu but has been at home in Hindi for centuries, and the diminutive form has become a popular standalone Indian boys-name in recent decades.
Where the Sanskrit Anand reaches for the philosophical bliss of the soul, Khush captures everyday cheerfulness — the warmth of a smiling child, a content household, a small joy well-noticed. The two together make a beautiful pairing.
The name lends itself to many compounds — Khushal (well-being), Khushwant (full of happiness), Khushrang (cheerful colour) — but the bare form Khush is gaining ground as a complete given name on its own.
Pronunciation: khoosh, with the soft kh of khaaki. Pair with monosyllabic family names that complement the brevity (Singh, Khan, Pal).
Astrology — nakshatra & rashi
By the standard Vedic correspondence between the first syllable of a name and the lunar mansion (nakshatra), Khush aligns with the Mrigashira nakshatra, under the Mithuna rashi (Moon sign).
Similar names
Hindu names with a similar feel or meaning include: Khushal, Khushwant, Anand. Each is a distinct choice with its own etymology — explore them on their own pages for fuller context.