Gender: Female
Origin: Persian, Arabic
Meaning: scatterer or a type of flower known as the 'Asphodel'
Pronunciation: af-shan, /ˈæfʃæn/, AE F AH N
Popularity Rank: #26,082
Derived from Persian افشان (afshan) meaning "to sprinkle, to scatter". It is also the name of a type of flower known as the 'Asphodel'.
The name Afshan is of Persian, Arabic origin and means scatterer or a type of flower known as the 'Asphodel', Sprinkler, To Sprinkle, Glitter, Adornment Aids, Shining. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Afshan is commonly found in Saudi Arabia, United States of America, United Arab Emirates, and 44 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: af-shan
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈæfʃæn/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE F AH N
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Afshan correctly by listening to our 14 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Afshan correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Afshan with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Afshan might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Afshan spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Afshan is recorded 1,446 times globally, ranking it as the 26,082th most common name worldwide.
Afshan is most prevalent in Saudi Arabia, with 361 occurrences, making it the 6,978th most popular name in the country.
In Canada, the name Afshan is found among 1 in every 3066 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | #6,978 | 1 : 8,012 |
| United States of America | #7,120 | 1 : 5,707 |
| United Arab Emirates | #4,790 | 1 : 6,679 |
| United Kingdom | #5,046 | 1 : 4,217 |
| Canada | #3,525 | 1 : 3,066 |
| Oman | #6,929 | 1 : 9,204 |
| India | #8,341 | 1 : 14,564 |
| Qatar | #7,404 | 1 : 13,190 |
| Bahrain | #5,897 | 1 : 11,422 |
| Kuwait | #13,556 | 1 : 27,570 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Afshan from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Arabic Baby Names Parsi Baby Names Afghan Baby Names Chinese Baby Names Iranian Baby Names Islam Baby Names
Find the ideal nickname for Afshan (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Afshan? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Afshan. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.