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Afrin

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Pronounced AF-rin /ˈæf.rɪn/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian Afrin (Aafreen), 'praise; blessing; encouragement; well done' — used across Persian and Urdu tradition. A warm, admiring name.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Persian name: Afrin means 'praise; blessing; well done' (said 'AF-rin'). Admiring and gentle.
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Origin MediumPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian Afrin (Aafreen), 'praise; blessing; encouragement; well done' — used across Persian and Urdu tradition. A warm, admiring name.
U.S. rank (2025)#14990 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420072025

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

Afrin (Aafreen) comes from the Persian for 'praise; blessing; encouragement.' It reads as a warm, affirming name, used across Persian and Urdu communities — rare in the U.S. (said 'AF-rin').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Persian- and Urdu-heritage families. Rare, admiring, and gentle.

Did you know? Afrin is Persian for 'praise; blessing; well done' — an admiring word offered as encouragement — making it a warm, affirming name across Persian and Urdu tradition (said 'AF-rin').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Afrin — Persian 'praise; blessing'

Variations

AafreenAfreenAfreen

Nicknames

AffiRin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Afrin mean?

Afrin is Persian for 'praise; blessing; encouragement; well done.'

How do you pronounce Afrin?

It's said AF-rin /ˈæf.rɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Afrin a boy or girl name?

Afrin is used mostly as a girl's name.

How popular is Afrin?

Afrin is a rare name in the U.S.

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