Aftab
Persian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Aftab
The given name 'Aftab' means "sun" and its linguistic root is in the Arabic language, derived from the word "aftab" which is a direct borrowing from the Persian word "aftab" (آفتاب).
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Etymology
The given name 'Aftab' means "sun" and its linguistic root is in the Arabic language, derived from the word "aftab" which is a direct borrowing from the Persian word "aftab" (آفتاب).
The name 'Aftab' is commonly used in Islamic cultures, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, and has been used in various historical contexts, including in the name of the 13th-century Persian poet Aftab-e Ra'is.
Aftab currently ranks #8,949 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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