Aftab
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Aftab is a boy’s name of Persian origin, meaning “A Persian name meaning 'sunshine' or 'sun'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2003.
What Aftab Means
“A Persian name meaning 'sunshine' or 'sun'.”
The Story of Aftab
Your baby's arrival brings a sunshine into your life, and this name perfectly captures that radiant, life-giving warmth.
Aftab is a Persian name meaning 'sunshine' or 'sun.' First appearing in records in the early 2000s, it directly references the most vital celestial body. Its simple, direct meaning connects to a universal symbol of light and life.
This name is for your son, the one who will bring brightness and warmth to every corner of your world. You picture him as energetic and full of life, a constant source of joy and illumination, much like the sun itself.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#7 in 2003
Total Births
20
First Recorded
2002
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