What origin is the name Afthab?

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

What are good brother names for Afthab?

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

How is Afthab written in its native script?

Afthab is written आफ़ताब.

What is the rashi of the name Afthab?

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

Afthab

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Afthab

Afthab

Unisex

Indian

2 syllables

Afthab is an Indian unisex name meaning "A variant of Aftab, from Persian meaning the sun or sunshine.".

Parents who choose Afthab pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "A variant of Aftab, from Persian meaning the sun or sunshine.". It has 2 syllables.

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

Last updated 23 October 2026.

Meaning

A variant of Aftab, from Persian meaning the sun or sunshine.

Popularity

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

Written as आफ़ताब

Quick answers about Afthab

What does Afthab mean?

Afthab is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "A variant of Aftab, from Persian meaning the sun or sunshine.".

How popular is Afthab?

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Brother names that go with Afthab

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: A (अ)
Rashi: Mesh (Aries)
Nakshatra: Krittika, pada 1
Name number: 3

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.