Irfan

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How to Pronounce Irfan

Pronounced ir-FAHN /ɪrˈfɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic irfan, 'knowledge, wisdom, awareness; deep spiritual insight, gnosis'Medium

In 30 seconds: Knowledge; spiritual insight: Irfan is Arabic for 'knowledge, wisdom, gnosis'. Dignified, deep, and warm (said 'ir-FAHN').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic irfan, 'knowledge, wisdom, awareness; deep spiritual insight, gnosis'

U.S. rank (2024)#5509 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 667

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

Irfan comes from Arabic irfan, 'knowledge, wisdom, awareness; deep, mystical spiritual insight (gnosis)'. A dignified, meaningful name across the Arab, Persian, Turkish, and South Asian worlds (the acclaimed Indian actor Irrfan Khan; said 'ir-FAHN').

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

Did you know? Irfan means 'knowledge, wisdom, awareness; deep spiritual insight (gnosis)' in Arabic — a dignified, meaningful name across the Muslim world (the actor Irrfan Khan; said 'ir-FAHN').

Overall data confidence 75%

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Irfan mean?

Irfan is Arabic for 'knowledge, wisdom; deep spiritual insight'.

How do you pronounce Irfan?

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

Is Irfan a boy or girl name?

Irfan is a boy's name.

How popular is Irfan?

Irfan is a rare name in the U.S.