Arabic

Afnan

Pronounced af-NAANShare

Meaning: Tree branches

  • Girl
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Afnan is a plural Arabic word for branches. Its garden imagery also appears in Quran 55:48, giving the name both botanical and devotional associations.

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

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Origins

Afnan comes from Arabic.

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