Name meaning
Irfan
Deep knowledge, enlightenment, understanding and spiritual wisdom.
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Name meaning and origin
Irfan derives from the word "irfan" in Arabic and is connected to the root a-r-f. Its meaning is deep knowledge, erudition, understanding, and spiritual intelligence. In the Sufi tradition, unlike mere information, irfan is understood as cognition grasped with the heart, acquired along the path of spiritual perfection.
The name is widespread in Azerbaijan as well as in Turkey, Iran, and other Muslim countries. It expresses the wish for a smart, open-minded, and knowledgeable child. It does not appear directly as a personal name in the Quran, but the value placed on knowledge and virtue is highly esteemed in Islam; there is no prohibition against bearing the name.
Name details
- Gender
- Boy's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 5
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Variants
- Erfan
- Pronunciation
- iɾ.ˈfan
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Irfan?
Irfan means deep knowledge, virtue, understanding, and spiritual intellect. It is of Arabic origin.Is the name Irfan mentioned in the Quran?
No, Irfan does not appear in the Quran as a person's name, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on bearing this name.Is Irfan a boy name or a girl name?
Irfan is a boy name.