100+ Most Popular Afghan Names for Boys

Emma Wells July 13, 2024 81 0

Choosing the perfect name for a newborn is an important decision for any parent. In Afghanistan, names carry deep cultural and historical significance. This article explores over 100 of the most popular Afghan names for boys, offering insights into their meanings and origins. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or interested in Afghan culture, this list provides a fascinating look at Afghan names.

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100+ Most Popular Afghan Names for Boys

No.	Name	Afghan Equivalent	Meaning
1	Ahmad	احمد	Highly praised
2	Ali	علی	Excellent
3	Asad	اسد	Lion
4	Ayaz	ایاز	A sincere friend
5	Azim	عظیم	Great, powerful
6	Bahram	بهرام	Victorious
7	Bashir	بشیر	Bringer of good news
8	Daoud	داود	Beloved
9	Daryush	داریوش	Possesses goodness
10	Ehsan	احسان	Benevolence
11	Farid	فرید	Unique, incomparable
12	Farshad	فرشاد	Happy
13	Habib	حبیب	Beloved
14	Hamid	حمید	Praiseworthy
15	Haris	حارث	Farmer, cultivator
16	Hashim	هاشم	Destroyer of evil
17	Hussain	حسین	Handsome
18	Ibrahim	ابراهیم	Father of nations
19	Imran	عمران	Prosperity
20	Jamil	جمیل	Beautiful
21	Jawad	جواد	Generous
22	Kamran	کامران	Successful
23	Karim	کریم	Generous
24	Khalid	خالد	Eternal
25	Mahdi	مهدی	Guided
26	Majid	مجید	Glorious
27	Masood	مسعود	Fortunate
28	Murtaza	مرتضی	Chosen one
29	Mustafa	مصطفی	Chosen, selected
30	Nadir	نادر	Rare, precious
31	Nasir	ناصر	Helper, supporter
32	Naveed	نوید	Bearer of good news
33	Omar	عمر	Long-lived
34	Qasim	قاسم	Divider, distributor
35	Rahim	رحیم	Merciful
36	Ramin	رامین	Perspicacious
37	Rasheed	رشید	Rightly guided
38	Reza	رضا	Contentment
39	Riaz	ریاض	Gardens
40	Saad	سعد	Felicity
41	Saeed	سعید	Happy, fortunate
42	Saleem	سلیم	Safe, sound
43	Sami	سامی	Elevated
44	Shafiq	شفیق	Compassionate
45	Tariq	طارق	Morning star
46	Wahid	واحد	Unique, peerless
47	Wali	ولی	Protector
48	Yasin	یاسین	Rich
49	Yusuf	یوسف	God increases (in piety)
50	Zubair	ذبیر	Strong, powerful
51	Abbas	عباس	Stern, lion
52	Abdul	عبدال	Servant (of Allah)
53	Amin	امین	Trustworthy
54	Arman	آرمان	Desire, wish
55	Asif	آصف	Forgiveness
56	Atiq	عتیق	Ancient
57	Dawood	داود	Beloved
58	Ebrahim	ابراهیم	Father of nations
59	Faisal	فیصل	Decisive
60	Feroz	فیروز	Successful
61	Ghulam	غلام	Servant
62	Hadi	هادی	Guide
63	Haroon	هارون	Aaron
64	Ilyas	الیاس	Elijah
65	Ismail	اسماعیل	God hears
66	Jalal	جلال	Greatness
67	Junaid	جنید	Soldier
68	Karimullah	کریم الله	Kindness of Allah
69	Khudadad	خداداد	Gift of God
70	Liaqat	لیاقت	Competence
71	Mahmood	محمود	Praised
72	Mirwais	میرویس	Prince
73	Moiz	معیز	Respected
74	Naseer	نصیر	Helper
75	Noor	نور	Light
76	Omid	امید	Hope
77	Parviz	پرویز	Successful
78	Qadir	قادر	Powerful
79	Rahmat	رحمت	Mercy
80	Safiullah	صفی الله	Purity of Allah
81	Shahid	شاهد	Witness
82	Sikander	سیکندر	Defender of men
83	Sultan	سلطان	Ruler
84	Taj	تاج	Crown
85	Tawab	تواب	Repentant
86	Usman	عثمان	Companion
87	Waheed	وحید	Unique, peerless
88	Yakub	یعقوب	Jacob
89	Zabiullah	ذبیح الله	Sacrifice of Allah
90	Zahir	ظاهر	Evident
91	Zia	ضیاء	Light
92	Ziya	ضیاء	Light
93	Abdulhamid	عبد الحمید	Servant of the praised
94	Ashraf	اشرف	More honorable
95	Aziz	عزیز	Beloved
96	Esmat	عصمت	Chastity
97	Gul	گل	Flower
98	Mirza	میرزا	Prince
99	Rafi	رافی	Exalted
100	Shah	شاه	King
101	Arash	آرش	Truthfulness
102	Aref	عارف	Knowledgeable
103	Ayoub	ایوب	Job (Biblical figure)
104	Bakhtyar	بختیار	Fortunate
105	Behruz	بهروز	Fortunate
106	Ehsanullah	احسان الله	Benevolence of Allah
107	Emran	عمران	Prosperity
108	Fahim	فهیم	Intelligent
109	Farhad	فرهاد	Happiness
110	Fawad	فواد	Heart
111	Habibullah	حبیب الله	Beloved of Allah
112	Hamza	حمزه	Lion
113	Hashmat	هشمت	Dignity
114	Irfan	عرفان	Knowledge
115	Javid	جاوید	Eternal
116	Kabir	کبیر	Great, powerful
117	Khalil	خلیل	Friend
118	Khaled	خالد	Eternal
119	Latif	لطیف	Gentle, kind
120	Mahir	ماهر	Skilled
121	Moheb	محب	Beloved
122	Mujtaba	مجتبی	Chosen one
123	Murad	مراد	Desire, wish
124	Musa	موسی	Moses (Biblical figure)
125	Nader	نادر	Rare, precious
126	Naim	نعیم	Blessing
127	Nasim	نسیم	Breeze
128	Obaidullah	عبید الله	Servant of Allah
129	Qamar	قمر	Moon
130	Rahmatullah	رحمت الله	Mercy of Allah
131	Rohullah	روح الله	Spirit of Allah
132	Saboor	صابر	Patient
133	Salar	سالار	Leader
134	Sayed	سید	Lordly
135	Shakir	شاکر	Grateful
136	Sherzad	شیرزاد	Lion’s son
137	Sohail	سهیل	Star
138	Tahir	طاهر	Pure
139	Wahidullah	وحید الله	Unique of Allah
140	Wais	ویس	Trustworthy
141	Yasir	یاسر	Wealthy
142	Zabihullah	ذبیح الله	Sacrifice of Allah
143	Zafar	ظفر	Victory
144	Zaki	ذاکی	Pure, chaste
145	Zaman	زمان	Time
146	Zarif	ظریف	Elegant, witty
147	Ziaullah	ضیاء الله	Light of Allah

In conclusion,

Afghan names for boys are a reflection of the country’s rich cultural heritage and traditions. This list of over 100 popular names provides a glimpse into the values and histories cherished by Afghan families. Whether you’re choosing a name for a new addition to your family or simply exploring Afghan culture, these names offer a meaningful connection to the past and present of Afghanistan. We hope this compilation has been informative and inspiring in your journey of name selection.

Emma Wells

Hello! I’m Emma Wells, born in 1989, and currently immersed in the field of psychological counseling for children. Beyond my role as a counselor, I’ve also delved into the realm of content creation, specializing in crafting meaningful names for little ones. I firmly believe that each name is a profound gift, a companion that accompanies a child from the moment they step into this world through every milestone in their life’s journey.

My passion for psychological counseling stems from a deep understanding of the crucial formative years and the impact they have on an individual’s well-being. As a creative name curator, I find joy in weaving stories and emotions into each name, aiming to provide parents with not just a label but a source of inspiration and positivity for their child’s entire life.

With a commitment to fostering emotional well-being and creating a sense of identity from the very start, I embark on this journey as both a counselor and a creative force, dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and their families.