Afsana
Persian · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Afsana
The name 'Afsana' means "story" or "legend" in Persian and Urdu, derived from the Persian word *afsāna* (افسانه).
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Etymology
The name 'Afsana' means "story" or "legend" in Persian and Urdu, derived from the Persian word *afsāna* (افسانه). It is commonly used in South Asian Muslim cultures, particularly in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, and appears in Persian and Urdu literature, such as the classic tale *Afsana-e-Ishq*.
Afsana currently ranks #8,375 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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