What is the origin of the name Afsana?

Afsana is a name of Persian origin.

How do you pronounce Afsana?

Afsana is pronounced af-SAH-nah.

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GirlPersian

Afsana

af-SAH-nah

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Persian

Total Births

114

Peak Year

#11 in 1999

First Recorded

1995

Style

Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Means 'story', 'tale', or 'legend' in Persian and Urdu.

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Afsa Sana

Similar Names

Layla Zahra Zara Yasmin

Personality Traits

CreativeImaginativeEloquentMysterious

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