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Afaf

An Arabic name meaning “chastity,” “modesty,” or “purity.”

US rank (2021)#15,251

Meaning and history

Afaf is an Arabic feminine name meaning “chastity,” “modesty,” or “purity.” It reflects a longstanding Arabic naming tradition based on admired moral qualities. Egyptian actress Afaf Shuaib and Lebanese-Egyptian singer Afaf Radi are notable bearers.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20022002: no US SSA record for this spelling
2003: no US SSA record for this spelling
2004: no US SSA record for this spelling
2005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: 7 births, rank #13,606
20072007: no US SSA record for this spelling
2008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
2011: no US SSA record for this spelling
20122012: 5 births, rank #16,869
2013: no US SSA record for this spelling
2014: 6 births, rank #14,558
2015: 8 births, rank #11,835
2016: no US SSA record for this spelling
20172017: no US SSA record for this spelling
2018: no US SSA record for this spelling
2019: 6 births, rank #13,799
2020: 5 births, rank #15,088
20212021: 5 births, rank #15,251

In 2021, 5 babies were recorded with the name Afaf, ranking #15,251 among girls.

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