Indian name meaning
Afzal
♂ BoyAf·zal · 2 syllables
The best; most excellent; superior
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
- Also spelled
- Afjal
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Sensitive, cooperative and diplomatic — happiest building harmony and close bonds.
| A | f | z | a | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 3 |
1 + 8 + 7 + 1 + 3 = 20, then 2 + 0 = 2. So Afzal carries the name number 2.
About the name Afzal
Afzal is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “The best; most excellent; superior.”
Spoken aloud it is Af·zal — 2 syllables. You will also see it written as Afjal; both spellings are the same name. Afzal turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afzal mean?
Afzal means “The best; most excellent; superior.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Afzal a boy or a girl name?
Afzal is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Afzal?
Afzal is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Afzal?
Afzal has 2 syllables and is said as Af·zal.
What are the other spellings of Afzal?
Afzal is also commonly spelled Afjal. All of these are the same name with the same meaning.
What is the numerology number of the name Afzal?
In the Chaldean system, Afzal has the name number 2, “The Peacemaker.”
Is Afzal a common name in India?
Afzal appears 4 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Afzal?
For a sister to Afzal, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Aabida, Aalina, Aamira or Sumaira all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Afzal?
Ghazal, Kushal, Kunal or Komal share Afzal's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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