Afnaan
Afnaan is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Branches of trees”.
| Meaning | Branches of trees |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | أفنان |
| Pronunciation | af-NAAN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Afnaan
A fanan is a leafy branch, from the root f-n-n, and afnan is the plural, branches. Afnaan is the way South Asian families often spell it, with a double a for the long vowel. What makes the word special is that the Quran uses it when describing the gardens of Paradise. Parents give it mostly to daughters, drawn by its picture of green, shady growth.
Is Afnaan a Muslim name?
Muslim families choose this Quranic word as a girl's name. The word describes the two gardens of Paradise: 'having spreading branches' (dhawātā afnān) (Quran 55:48).
How popular is Afnaan?
Indian and Pakistani families favour this spelling.
Gifts with the name Afnaan
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Afnaan
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afnaan mean?
Afnaan means 'Branches of trees'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Afnaan a Muslim name?
Muslim families choose this Quranic word as a girl's name. The word describes the two gardens of Paradise: 'having spreading branches' (dhawātā afnān) (Quran 55:48).
How do you pronounce Afnaan?
Afnaan is pronounced af-NAAN.
Is Afnaan a boy or girl name?
Afnaan is usually a girl name.