What is the most popular Afghan name?

Some popular Afghan names include Aaban (meaning angel of iron), Aaina (meaning mirror), Afia (meaning good health and welfare), and Aliah (meaning excellent).

What are some considerations to keep in mind while choosing an Afghan baby name?

Some points that you should keep in mind while choosing an Afghan name for your baby girl include the meaning and symbolism of the name, the pronunciation, and the influence of Islam on the name.

What is the meaning of the name "Mohammad" in Afghan culture?

In Afghan culture, the name ‘Muhammad’ means ‘praiseworthy’ and is a past participle of the verb ‘hammada’, which translates to the meaning ‘to praise.’

What are some examples of famous personalities with Afghan baby names?

There are several famous personalities bearing Afghan names. They include Rumi (a renowned poet from the 13th century), Humayun (the second ruler of the Mughal empire), Mohammad Daoud Khan (the prime minister of Afghanistan from 1953-1963), Abdul Ahad Momand (the first and only Afghan citizen to visit outer space) are a few famous Afghan personalities.

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33 Afghan Baby Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ariana	Girl	Most holy; Golden life; Noble; Aryan
Abed	Boy	Servant or worshipper of God
Arezo	Girl	Wish; Desire
Aashna	Girl	Familiar; Friend
Afsoon	Girl	Charm or spell
Akbarkhan	Boy	A name of the Afghan Prince and a General
Asmaan	Girl	Sky
Aakrama	Boy	Name of a famous companion of Prophet Muhammad
Abdiesus	Boy	One who serves
Abdul-Hannan	Boy	The slave of Allah; One who is kind, compassionate, and tenderhearted

Abdul-Muti	Boy	Servant of Allah
Abdul-Muzanni	Boy	Name of the narrator of Hadith
Abrisham	Girl	Silk
Abu-Zar	Boy	Name of a great companion of the Prophet Muhammad
Afhak	Girl	Dew
Afri	Girl	Forgiver; To feel
Afshaneh	Girl	Sprinkling or scattering
Amardad	Boy	One who is immortal
Amooz	Boy	Teacher; Instructor
Anoushiravan	Boy	Name of an ancient Iranian king

Anwaaraddin	Boy	Light of the faith; Brilliance of the faith
Ariabood	Boy	The tribe leader
Armineh	Girl	Desire; Goal
Arzhang	Boy	Name of a character in Shahnameh.
Asadi	Boy	One strong like a lion.
Ashtak	Boy	One of the names of Prophet Muhammad
Azfaar	Boy	Victory and triumph
Azhar-ud-din	Boy	Most visible; One who explains the religion
Azoom	Boy	One who is extremely talented and wise.
Azyan	Unisex	Adornment; Decoration

Azzami	Boy	One who is fierce like a lion
Azzat	Boy	Turkish form of the Arabic name Azzah; Gazelle
Arzo	Unisex	Desire

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