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affan

Modest, chastised, virtuous

🕌 Prophetic maleArabic

Scholarly Perspective

Affan was the father of the companion Uthman ibn Affan, who was a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Affan is a respected and virtuous name in Islamic history.

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Arabic Root
ʼA-F-N
Spiritual Value
Prophetic Legacy

Reflects the qualities of modesty and virtue, embodying the values of Islam

Origin
Arabic
Gender
Male
Category
Prophetic
Linguistic Root
ʼA-F-N

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the meaning of the name affan?
affan means "Modest, chastised, virtuous". Affan was the father of the companion Uthman ibn Affan, who was a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad. Affan is a respected and virtuous name in I...
Q: Is affan a Quranic name?
affan is a Prophetic name of Arabic origin. It is associated with a Prophet or companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Q: Is affan a boy or girl name?
affan is a boy's name in Islamic tradition.

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