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Afsheen
Pronounced af-SHEEN /æfˈʃin/Medium
Meaning: Afsheen is a Persian name meaning 'sparkling,' 'glittering,' or 'a star,' from a word tied to shining ornament and light. It is used across Iran, Afghanistan, and South Asian Persian and Urdu speaking families, carrying an image of luminous brightness.Low
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
Afsheen is a genuine Persian name whose sense gathers around brightness, sparkle, and starlight, sometimes described as a spangle or glittering ornament. It appears among Persian speaking communities in Iran and Afghanistan and among Urdu speaking families of South Asia, often given to daughters for its radiant imagery. Entering the United States with those families, it stayed uncommon here but keeps its clear, shining meaning intact.
The name was never common in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the mid twenty-tens. An Afsheen born then is still young today, her name a small piece of Persian heritage.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Afsheen mean?
It is a Persian name meaning 'sparkling,' 'glittering,' or 'a star.'
How do you pronounce Afsheen?
It is said af-SHEEN /æfˈʃin/.
Is Afsheen a boy or girl name?
Afsheen is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Afsheen?
It was never common in the United States, given to only about twenty girls a year at its peak in the mid twenty-tens.