Affan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-FAHN /ɑˈfɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic affan, 'chaste, pure, modest; virtuous' — the father of Caliph UthmanMedium

In 30 seconds: Pure and modest: Affan is Arabic for 'chaste, virtuous'. Dignified, devout, and strong — the name of an honored early Muslim.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic affan, 'chaste, pure, modest; virtuous' — the father of Caliph Uthman

U.S. rank (2025)#4400 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 575

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Affan comes from Arabic affan, 'chaste, pure, modest; virtuous'. Borne by Affan, the father of Caliph Uthman ibn Affan, it's a dignified, honored name across the Muslim world.

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, chaste at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Affan means 'chaste, pure, modest' in Arabic — borne by Affan, father of the third Caliph Uthman ibn Affan; a dignified, honored name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Arabic references — Affan — etymology

Variations

AfaanAffaan

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Uthman ibn Affan (579-656)
third caliph of Islam, known for compiling the standard text of the Quran

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Affan mean?

Affan is Arabic for 'chaste, pure, modest, virtuous'.

How do you pronounce Affan?

It's said ah-FAHN /ɑˈfɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Affan a boy or girl name?

Affan is a boy's name.

How popular is Affan?

Affan is a rare name in the U.S.