Aftan

Aftan Meaning & Origin

About Aftan
The name Aftan is of English origin and is typically used as a feminine name. It is derived from the Old English word "Γ¦fen" which means "evening" or "sunset." As a name, Aftan symbolizes tranquility, beauty, and the peacefulness of the twilight hours. It can also be associated with a sense of calmness and serenity, reflecting the peacefulness often experienced during the evening time.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Aftan are female.

Aftan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -44.44% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
AFTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
A
πŸ”Š Soundex
A1305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 F T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/aftan*/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('AFTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A135

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Aftan in Braille

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

The name Aftan in braille

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

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

The name Aftan in sign language

Numerology