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Afnan

♂ Boy

Pronounced af-NAHN /æfˈnɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic afnan, 'tree branches; boughs; twigs' (the plural of fanan) — a word found in the QuranLow

In 30 seconds: Tree branches; boughs: Afnan is Arabic 'tree branches'. Lyrical, gentle, and warm (said 'af-NAHN').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic afnan, 'tree branches; boughs; twigs' (the plural of fanan) — a word found in the Quran
U.S. rank (2024)#6825 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 180

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820022024

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

Afnan comes from Arabic afnan, 'tree branches; boughs; twigs' — the plural of fanan, a word found in the Quran in describing the gardens of paradise. A lyrical, gentle name, used for both sexes, here for boys (said 'af-NAHN').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, tree-branches-and-boughs at the root, and gentle.

Did you know? Afnan means 'tree branches; boughs; twigs' in Arabic (the plural of fanan, a word found in the Quran describing the gardens of paradise) — a lyrical, gentle name (said 'af-NAHN').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Afnan — Arabic etymology

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Afnan mean?

Afnan is Arabic for 'tree branches; boughs; twigs' (a word found in the Quran).

How do you pronounce Afnan?

It's said af-NAHN /æfˈnɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Afnan a boy or girl name?

Afnan is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Afnan?

Afnan is a rare name in the U.S.

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