Affan
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Affan: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2013.
Affan is an Arabic name meaning “chaste” or “virtuous,” derived from the root ʿ-f-f which conveys purity and modesty. Its most famous bearer is Uthman ibn Affan, the third Caliph of Islam, whose reign oversaw the compilation of the Quran. While Affan itself does not name a specific place, the root meaning resonates across many cultures, and variations like Afan or Affaan appear in different traditions. In Scotland, Affan has been given to babies since 1974, reflecting the nation’s growing multicultural tapestry—a quiet but meaningful choice that carries a legacy of integrity and spiritual clarity.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20133 babies
- Latest (2013)
- #6873 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2013
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y