Afsana (أَفْسَانَة) is a girl Muslim name of persian and south asian and urdu origin, meaning "Story, fable, romance, legend". In Urdu, it is written as افسانہ. This name is widely chosen by Muslim parents in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, and across the Arab world.
The name Afsana starts with the letter "A" and carries a beautiful Islamic meaning that reflects the values of faith, virtue, and righteousness central to Muslim culture. It is currently one of the trending Muslim girl names chosen by modern Islamic families.
Choosing the right Islamic name is an important Sunnah. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: "On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers, so have good names." (Abu Dawud). Afsana fulfills this prophetic guidance with its story, fable, romance, legend meaning.
أفسانة اسم مؤنث وهو الشكل البنغالي والأردو والدرى لأفسانه، وهو اسم فارسي يعني 'أسطورة' أو 'خرافة' أو 'حكاية'. يتمتع الاسم بجودة غامضة.
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Afsana
Afsana is a feminine name and the Bengali, Urdu, and Dari form of Afsaneh, a Persian name that means 'legend', 'fable', or 'myth'. The name possesses a mysterious quality that is immersed in classic stories and folklore from bygone eras. It also represents a long legacy of storytelling and creative discovery in many civilizations.
افسانہ
افسانہ ایک نسائی نام ہے اور افسانہ کی بنگالی، اردو اور دری شکل ہے، ایک فارسی نام جس کا مطلب ہے 'افسانہ' یا 'داستان' ہے۔
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A model and actress from Bangladesh, known for her contributions to the Bengali entertainment industry.
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Afsana (أَفْسَانَة) is a girl Muslim name that means "Story, fable, romance, legend". Afsana is a feminine name and the Bengali, Urdu, and Dari form of Afsaneh, a Persian name that means 'legend', 'fable', or 'myth'. The name possesses a mysterious quality that is immersed in classic stories and folklore from bygone eras. It also represents a long legacy of storytelling and creative discovery in many civilizations.
In Urdu, Afsana is written as "افسانہ" and carries the meaning of "Story, fable, romance, legend". It is widely used in Pakistani and South Asian Muslim communities.
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أَفْسَانَة
أفسانة اسم مؤنث وهو الشكل البنغالي والأردو والدرى لأفسانه، وهو اسم فارسي يعني 'أسطورة' أو 'خرافة' أو 'حكاية'. يتمتع الاسم بجودة غامضة.
An Indian Punjabi playback singer who started her career as a participant in the singing reality show, Voice of Punjab in 2012.
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A Bangladeshi actress, model, and director who won Bangladesh National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In Arabic, Afsana is written as "أَفْسَانَة". The name has deep Arabic roots and carries the profound meaning of "Story, fable, romance, legend".
Yes, Afsana is considered a permissible Islamic name. Afsana is a permissible Persian name with literary and cultural significance.
Afsana is a Muslim girl name. It is a beautiful choice for Muslim daughters.
While the exact name Afsana may not appear directly in the Quran, its meaning and Arabic root align strongly with Quranic values and Islamic principles, making it an excellent choice for Muslim families.
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