Arfan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Arfan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2006.
Over 64 babies have been named Arfan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Arfan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,675 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,675
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Old French via Latin origin
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Greek origin
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English origin
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Medieval English origin
"tax collector, rent farmer"
#15,625 in US
Modern English origin
"undulating; like a wave"
#15,762 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"hawk-like; stately"
#15,689 in US
Arabic origin
"title of the Prophet Muhammad"
#15,573 in US
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About the Name Arfan
Arfan is a boy name .
Arfan is currently ranked #15,675 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Arfan include Arf, Ary, Arie, and Arfkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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