Indian name meaning
Afsana
♀ GirlAf·sa·na · 3 syllables
A tale; a story
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Apsana
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Independent, original and driven — a natural starter who likes to lead rather than follow.
| A | f | s | a | n | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
1 + 8 + 3 + 1 + 5 + 1 = 19, then 1 + 9 = 10, then 1 + 0 = 1. So Afsana carries the name number 1.
About the name Afsana
Afsana is a girl's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “A tale; a story.”
Spoken aloud it is Af·sa·na — 3 syllables. You will also see it written as Apsana; both spellings are the same name. Afsana appears regularly in Indian public population records: recognisable, without being one of the most-used names.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afsana mean?
Afsana means “A tale; a story.” It is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Is Afsana a boy or a girl name?
Afsana is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Afsana?
Afsana is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Afsana?
Afsana has 3 syllables and is said as Af·sa·na.
What are the other spellings of Afsana?
Afsana is also commonly spelled Apsana. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Afsana?
In the Chaldean system, Afsana has the name number 1, “The Leader.”
Is Afsana a common name in India?
Afsana appears 23 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “common.”
What names go well with Afsana?
For a brother to Afsana, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Afroz, Afsar, Aftab or Sikandar all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Afsana?
Ahana, Sana, Bhavana or Chandana share Afsana's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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