Irfane
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Irfane
Irfane means "knowledge" or "gnosis" and derives from the Arabic root 'irfān (عرفان), which refers to mystical or esoteric knowledge in Islamic philosophy.
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Etymology
Irfane means "knowledge" or "gnosis" and derives from the Arabic root 'irfān (عرفان), which refers to mystical or esoteric knowledge in Islamic philosophy. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Berber, Arab, and French-influenced North African communities, with historical connections to Sufism and Islamic spirituality.
Irfane currently ranks #2,052 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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