Afshan

Afshan (افشاں) is a Muslim girl's name and represents a variant of the name Afsaneh. Symbolically, this name means 'the Mythical', 'the Legendary', or 'the Fabled'.

What does the name Afshan mean?

Afshan (افشاں) is a Muslim girl's name that is regarded as a variant of Afsaneh. Translated, the name means 'the Mythical', 'the Legendary', or 'the Fabled'. The origin of the name lies in the Persian term afsâne (افسانه), which encompasses 'fairy tale', 'narrative', 'story', 'legend', 'myth', and 'fable'. An alternative spelling is Afsana.

Where does the name Afshan come from?

Afshan is a female first name of Persian origin that carries the meaning 'the Mythical'. The etymology derives from afsâne (افسانه), which means fairy tale, narrative, story, legend, myth, and fable. The name is used in Afghan, Muslim, and Urdu languages.

How do you pronounce Afshan?

Afshan has a melodious, two-syllable pronunciation. It is typically pronounced as 'Af-shan' [afˈʃaːn] and begins with an open 'a' sound. The connection '-fsh-' brings a remarkable intensity to the sound. The elongated '-shan' gives the name a powerful yet gentle finish. Overall, Afshan appears expressive, individual, and present - a name with a dense structure, gentle strength, and clear presence.

Popularity

In Germany, Afshan is a rare name. In 2017, it ranked 3,952nd on the list of the most common female baby names. Afshan achieved its best ranking in 2009 at 2,111th place. Over the past ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it stands at 7,455th place. Worldwide, Afshan has different rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Afshi

Famous people

• Afshan Azad (Actress (Harry Potter))