Astan
Persian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Astan
Astan derives from Persian and means "threshold," "doorway," or "place of" (from the Persian suffix "-stan"), often used to denote a sacred shrine or holy sanctuary in Islamic contexts.
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Etymology
Astan derives from Persian and means "threshold," "doorway," or "place of" (from the Persian suffix "-stan"), often used to denote a sacred shrine or holy sanctuary in Islamic contexts. The name is primarily used in Persian, Turkish, and South Asian Muslim cultures, with historical significance in Sufi and Shia Islamic traditions where it refers to the courtyards of important religious sites.
Astan currently ranks #3,555 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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