Arfan
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Arfan
The name 'Arfan' means "gratitude" or "knowledge" in Arabic, derived from the root ع-ر-ف (ʿ-r-f) meaning "to know" or "to recognize." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, particularly among Arabic, Persian, and Urdu-speaking communities, with historical significance as a name associated with Sufi mystics and scholars.
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Etymology
The name 'Arfan' means "gratitude" or "knowledge" in Arabic, derived from the root ع-ر-ف (ʿ-r-f) meaning "to know" or "to recognize." It is primarily used in Islamic cultures, particularly among Arabic, Persian, and Urdu-speaking communities, with historical significance as a name associated with Sufi mystics and scholars.
Arfan currently ranks #8,315 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.
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