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Thoughts on Khushi for a girl?

31 replies

amrita89 · 21/08/2022 09:29

Khushi means happiness in Hindi! Love the meaning, I’m not so sure what non-Hindi speakers will make of the sound? Opinions?
pronounced Kh-u-shee (u is like the “oo” sound in Whoosh).

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Johnnysgirl · 21/08/2022 12:21

It sounds like someone calling a cat.

Johnnysgirl · 21/08/2022 12:21

I don't like the sound of it.

amrita89 · 21/08/2022 12:17

@Krakinou Thanks for pointing this out! It does put me off a little bit, it does sound very much like “cushy” which I’m not too happy about!

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Krakinou · 21/08/2022 09:55

It’s ok but it sounds like “cushy”. (Google says cushy is actually Anglo-Indian slang derived from Khushi so I learned something new today :) ). But I feel like “cushy” has slightly negative connotations.

Makes me think of someone either lazy/entitled or a walkover. I don’t think it’s a big deal if you really like the name - it sounds quite sweet and “happiness” is a lovely meaning. But it’s enough to stop me liking it.

lovesunshine247 · 21/08/2022 09:42

That's a lovely name!

Iwantcake89 · 21/08/2022 09:34

I taught a Khushi recently. I had no problem with the sound and it is actually easier to pronounce than a lot of names I come across! I think it's nice.

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