What origin is the name Aaftab?

Aaftab comes from Indian naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Aaftab?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Aaftab — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

How is Aaftab written in its native script?

Aaftab is written आफ़ताब.

What is the rashi of the name Aaftab?

Aaftab starts with the syllable “A” (अ), which traditionally belongs to Krittika nakshatra, pada 1, in Mesh rashi (Aries).

Aaftab

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Aaftab

Aaftab

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Aaftab is an Indian unisex name meaning "Variant of Aaftaab, a Persian-origin name meaning sun.".

The meaning of Aaftab is "Variant of Aaftaab, a Persian-origin name meaning sun." — a unisex name of Indian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Hindi script: आफ़ताब
Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Last updated 23 October 2026.

Meaning

Variant of Aaftaab, a Persian-origin name meaning sun.

Popularity

No birth-record data (source: not in US birth records; popularity in India is not tracked)

Written as आफ़ताब

Quick answers about Aaftab

What does Aaftab mean?

Aaftab is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Variant of Aaftaab, a Persian-origin name meaning sun.".

How popular is Aaftab?

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Brother names that go with Aaftab

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 8

By tradition, names starting with “A” suit babies born in Krittika nakshatra (pada 1), which falls in Mesh rashi. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.