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Tofan

Quick answerTofan derives from Persian/Arabic roots meaning "storm" or "tempest," with linguistic ties to the word "tūfān" (طوفان) signifying a powerful windstorm or deluge.

Persian/Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#3,965
Trend
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginPersian/Arabic
LanguagePersian, Arabic, Turkish
CultureMiddle Eastern, Islamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology2 Chaldean 7
Global rank#3,965

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Tofan

Tofan derives from Persian/Arabic roots meaning "storm" or "tempest," with linguistic ties to the word "tūfān" (طوفان) signifying a powerful windstorm or deluge.

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Etymology

Tofan derives from Persian/Arabic roots meaning "storm" or "tempest," with linguistic ties to the word "tūfān" (طوفان) signifying a powerful windstorm or deluge. The name is primarily used in Persian, Arabic, and Turkish cultures, with historical significance in Islamic and Middle Eastern contexts.

Tofan currently ranks #3,965 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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