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Rafsan

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAF-sahn /ˈrɑf.sɑn/Medium

Meaning: A given name seen in Bengali and wider Muslim communities; sometimes linked to a place-name (Rafsanjan) or read loosely, its meaning is debated. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A Bengali/Muslim name: Rafsan is used in South Asia; its meaning is debated (said 'RAF-sahn'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowArabic, Bengali
MeaningA given name seen in Bengali and wider Muslim communities; sometimes linked to a place-name (Rafsanjan) or read loosely, its meaning is debated. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2025)#8087 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 65

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320172025

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

Rafsan is used as a first name in Bengali and Muslim communities, but its meaning is unsettled — theories include a link to Rafsanjan. The routes are uncertain, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'RAF-sahn').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in South Asian and Muslim families. Rare, regional, and debated.

Did you know? Rafsan is a given name common in Bengali and Muslim families; its meaning is debated — sometimes tied to the place-name Rafsanjan. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'RAF-sahn').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Rafsan — Bengali/Muslim given name; meaning debated

Variations

RafsaanRafshanRifsan

Nicknames

RafSan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rafsan mean?

Rafsan is a given name used in Bengali and Muslim families; its meaning is debated. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rafsan?

It's said RAF-sahn /ˈrɑf.sɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rafsan a boy or girl name?

Rafsan is a boy's name.

How popular is Rafsan?

Rafsan is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in South Asian and Muslim families.

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