Indian name meaning
Aftab
♂ BoyAf·tab · 2 syllables
The sun
- Origin
- Persian
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Thoughtful, analytical and spiritual — drawn to depth, wisdom and quiet study.
| A | f | t | a | b |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
1 + 8 + 4 + 1 + 2 = 16, then 1 + 6 = 7. So Aftab carries the name number 7.
About the name Aftab
Aftab is a boy's name of Persian origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The sun.”
Spoken aloud it is Af·tab — 2 syllables. Aftab turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aftab mean?
Aftab means “The sun.” It is a boy's name of Persian origin.
Is Aftab a boy or a girl name?
Aftab is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Aftab?
Aftab is of Persian origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Aftab?
Aftab has 2 syllables and is said as Af·tab.
What is the numerology number of the name Aftab?
In the Chaldean system, Aftab has the name number 7, “The Seeker.”
Is Aftab a common name in India?
Aftab appears 6 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Aftab?
For a sister to Aftab, families often stay within the same Persian naming tradition — Aarzoo, Afreen, Afsana or Nargis all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Aftab?
Mehtab, Mahtab, Zainab or Rabab share Aftab's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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