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Afsheen

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Afsheen is a Muslim girl name meaning “Generally explained as 'shining'; an old Persian title”.

MeaningGenerally explained as 'shining'; an old Persian title
GenderGirl
OriginPersian
Arabic spellingافشین
Pronunciationaf-SHEEN
Muslim name?Used by Muslims

Meaning and origin of Afsheen

Afsheen is a form of the Persian Afshīn, which was originally a princely title in Ushrusana in Central Asia, borne by the 9th-century general Afshīn Ḥaydar. Its earliest meaning is uncertain. In Iran Afshin is a boys' name, but in Pakistan Afsheen is used for girls and is popularly explained as 'shining' or 'starlike'.

Is Afsheen a Muslim name?

Yes, Afsheen is used by Muslim families, especially as a girl's name in Pakistan. It is Persian rather than Arabic, and its exact original meaning is debated.

Where is the name Afsheen used?

Used for girls in Pakistan and for boys (Afshin) in Iran.

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Spellings and variants of Afsheen

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Afsheen mean?

Afsheen means 'Generally explained as 'shining'; an old Persian title'. It comes from Persian.

Is Afsheen a Muslim name?

Yes, Afsheen is used by Muslim families, especially as a girl's name in Pakistan. It is Persian rather than Arabic, and its exact original meaning is debated.

How do you write Afsheen in Arabic?

Afsheen is written افشین in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Afsheen?

Afsheen is pronounced af-SHEEN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.