Affan
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Affan
Affan
Boy
african
2 syllables
Affan is an african boy's name meaning "Father of khalifa usman; forgiving person".
Parents who choose Affan pick a boy name from the african tradition, meaning "Father of khalifa usman; forgiving person". It has 2 syllables.
- Origin
- african
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Father of khalifa usman; forgiving person
Popularity
Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))
Quick answers about Affan
Very rare in US records
What does Affan mean?
Affan is a boy name of african origin meaning "Father of khalifa usman; forgiving person".
Is Affan a rare name?
Yes. Affan does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Affan
Affan means "Father of khalifa usman; forgiving person" — these names share that spirit.
- Abigail — "My father's joy" (hebrew)
Questions parents ask about Affan
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