Afshin
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Afshin
The given name 'Afshin' means "lion" and its linguistic root is Persian, derived from the word 'ashin', which is a compound of 'ash' (lion) and the suffix '-in' (possessive or diminutive form).
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Etymology
The given name 'Afshin' means "lion" and its linguistic root is Persian, derived from the word 'ashin', which is a compound of 'ash' (lion) and the suffix '-in' (possessive or diminutive form).
Afshin is commonly used in Iranian and Azerbaijani cultures, and is often associated with the Sassanian Empire, where it was a title given to high-ranking officials and nobles.
Afshin currently ranks #8,825 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1972.
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