Afsin
Fact sheet
- Name
- Afsin
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
Afsin (Afşın) is a Turkish first name for boys, which has its roots in the Iranian-Persian language. It carries the meaning 'the regretting one.'
What does the name Afsin mean?
The name Afsin (Afşın) comes from Turkish and has Iranian-Persian origins. Its meaning is 'the regretting one' and likely traces back to the Old Persian word afsôs (افسوس), which means 'regret' and 'sorrow.'
Where does the name Afsin come from?
The etymology of Afsin lies in Old Persian, where the name is understood as a masculine first name meaning 'the regretting one.' The Old Persian
How do you pronounce Afsin?
The sound structure and pronunciation of Afsin is two syllables and relatively open. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Af-sin' [afˈzɪn], where a dense initial syllable meets a softer ending. The 's' gives the sound a certain sharpness, while the 'n' provides a calm conclusion, giving Afsin a clear and restrained note - with a short, harmonious sound form.
Popularity
In Germany, Afsin is among the rare first names. It has not yet placed in the German first name charts. In Austria, the name reached its best rank in 2017 at 1,767th place in the first name charts. In the last ten years, Afsin has been given less than 10 times there, resulting in a position of 4,431 in the ten-year statistics. Between 1984 and 2024, it ranks 6,220th in Austria.
Frequently asked questions about the name Afsin
Where does the name Afsin come from?
The name Afsin has its roots in Old Persian and is also found in the languages Iranian, Kurdish, Persian, and Turkish.
What does the name Afsin mean?
Afsin means 'the regretting one' and is derived from the Old Persian word afsôs, which means 'regret' and 'sorrow.'
How popular is the name Afsin?
The popularity of the name Afsin varies by region, but it is known in Turkey and Persian-speaking countries.