Afsheen
Afsheen is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “Generally explained as 'shining'; an old Persian title”.
| Meaning | Generally explained as 'shining'; an old Persian title |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | افشین |
| Pronunciation | af-SHEEN |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Afsheen
Afshin began as a princely title in Ushrusana, a region of Central Asia, and its most famous holder was the ninth-century general Afshin Haydar. Afsheen is a form of that Persian name. Scholars are not sure what the word first meant. In Iran Afshin is used for boys, but in Pakistan Afsheen is a girl's name and is usually explained as shining or star-like.
Is Afsheen a Muslim name?
It is Persian rather than Arabic and its first meaning is debated, but Muslim families use it, above all for girls in Pakistan.
How popular is Afsheen?
Pakistanis give it to girls, whereas in Iran Afshin is a boy's name.
Gifts with the name Afsheen
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Spellings and variants of Afsheen
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afsheen mean?
Afsheen means 'Generally explained as 'shining'; an old Persian title'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Afsheen a Muslim name?
It is Persian rather than Arabic and its first meaning is debated, but Muslim families use it, above all for girls in Pakistan.
How do you pronounce Afsheen?
Afsheen is pronounced af-SHEEN.
Is Afsheen a boy or girl name?
Afsheen is usually a girl name.