Erfan Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationER-fahn / ˈɛr.fɑn

Persian; Arabic

Meaning

knowledge; understanding

Historical & Cultural Background

In Persian culture, Erfan signifies a deep understanding and wisdom, often associated with spiritual knowledge. In Arabic, it conveys a sense of enlightenment and insight, reflecting the importance of knowledge in Islamic tradition.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Erfan
  • Erfanian

International Variants

  • Erfan (Persian)
  • Irfan (Arabic)

Famous people named Erfan

Erfan Khosravi — Iranian actor.

Fictional characters named Erfan

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Erfan was first seen in the United States in 2013. Erfan has ranked as high as #1352 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Erfan has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Erfan

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20136
20155
20165
20195
20207
20216
20235
20248