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.
About 23 boys were named Affan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Father of the third Rashidun Caliph, Uthman
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