Chaste, modest, or one who abstains from forbidden things.
Affan is an Arabic name derived from the root 'afafa', which signifies purity, modesty, and virtue. It historically refers to a person who maintains high moral standards and avoids wrongdoing. The name is most famously associated with the father of Uthman ibn Affan, the third Caliph of Islam.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Father of the third Rashidun Caliph, Uthman
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