Affan

Affan Meaning & Origin

About Affan
The name "Affan" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the root word "affa," which means "to forgive" or "to wipe away." As a name, Affan signifies someone who is forgiving, compassionate, and generous. It is often associated with individuals who possess a kind and gentle nature, showing mercy and understanding towards others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Affan are male.

Affan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 37.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFN
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 F AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/affan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Affan in Braille

Here's how to represent Affan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Affan in braille

How to Spell the Name Affan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Affan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Affan in sign language

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