Affan

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Meaning

Chaste; Modest (Father of Uthman)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic عفان

Urdu عفان

Persian عفان

Bengali আফফান

Pashto اففان

The name Affan is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Chaste; Modest (Father of Uthman)', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Affan has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Affan is the name of the father of Uthman ibn Affan, the third Caliph of Islam.

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ع-ف-ف (ʿ-f-f, 'to be chaste, restrained'). Affan means 'chaste, modest.' Historically the name of the father of the third Caliph, Uthman ibn Affan.