Aaftab
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aaftab
Aaftab means "sun" and derives from Persian, combining the elements "aaf" (sun) and "tab" (radiance or heat).
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Etymology
Aaftab means "sun" and derives from Persian, combining the elements "aaf" (sun) and "tab" (radiance or heat). The name is used primarily in Persian, Urdu, and broader Islamic cultures, particularly among Muslims in Iran, Pakistan, and India, with historical roots in Persian literature and court culture.
Aaftab currently ranks #2,815 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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