Afzal Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationAF-zal / /æfˈzɑːl/

Arabic; Urdu; Persian

Meaning

superior; excellent (Arabic); virtuous (Urdu); esteemed (Persian)

Historical & Cultural Background

Afzal is primarily of Arabic origin, where it signifies superiority and excellence, often used in Islamic contexts to denote virtuous qualities. In Urdu, it carries a similar meaning, reflecting moral and ethical virtues, and is commonly used in South Asian cultures. The Persian influence also emphasizes esteem and respect, making it a name associated with high regard across various cultures.

Similar Names

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Variants

  • Afzhal
  • Afsal

International Variants

  • Afzal (Urdu/Pakistan)
  • Afzal (Arabic)

Famous people named Afzal

Afzal Khan — Pakistani politician.

Afzal Guru — Indian political figure.

Afzal Ahsan Randhawa — Pakistani poet.

Afzal Khokhar — Pakistani businessman.

Fictional characters named Afzal

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Afzal was first seen in the United States in 1991. Afzal has ranked as high as #1313 nationally, which occurred in 2003, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Afzal has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Afzal

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19916
20038