Afzal
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Afzal
The name 'Afzal' means "most excellent" or "superior" in Arabic, derived from the root *f-ḍ-l* (فضل) denoting excellence or virtue.
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Etymology
The name 'Afzal' means "most excellent" or "superior" in Arabic, derived from the root *f-ḍ-l* (فضل) denoting excellence or virtue. It is predominantly used in Muslim cultures, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East, and has historical significance as a title for scholars and nobles, such as the 12th-century Persian vizier Afzal al-Din.
Afzal currently ranks #7,858 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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