Boy name
Afdhal name meaning
“better, most excellent”
Afdhal is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning better or more excellent. It comes from afḍal, a comparative form expressing excellence or superiority. Afdal is an alternative spelling of the name, retaining the connection with the same Arabic source word and meaning.
What does Afdhal mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Afdhal
From Arabic afḍal, a comparative and superlative form expressing excellence or superiority.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Afdhal in Islam and the Quran
Afdhal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Afdhal
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Afdhal, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Afdhal: better, most excellent
- Saifullah: the sword of God
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness
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Meaning of each word
- Afdhal: better, most excellent
- Khoiri: related to goodness
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
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Afdhal Mudaffar
Meaning of each word
- Afdhal: better, most excellent
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
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Meaning of each word
- Sarifudin: nobility of the faith
- Afdhal: better, most excellent
- Ula: eminence, high rank
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Afdhal Mudatsir
Meaning of each word
- Afdhal: better, most excellent
- Mudatsir: one wrapped in a cloak
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Meaning of each word
- Afdhal: better, most excellent
- Supangat: help; intercession
- Gaus: aid, help in distress
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How to pronounce Afdhal
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /afdhal/ |
| Arabic script | أفضل |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦥ꦳꧀ꦝꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮖ᮪ᮓ᮪ᮠᮜ᮪ |
Is Afdhal a boy’s name?
Yes, Afdhal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Afdhal ranks #1,263 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Afdhal
Names with related meanings
- Budi♂Intellect, intelligence, moral character
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Hasan♂Good, handsome
- Gunawan♂Possessing ability and virtue
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Amin♂Honest, trustworthy
- Hamid♂Praiseworthy, deserving praise
- Budiman♂Wise and of good character
- Aris♂Best, excellent
- Darmawan♂Possessing virtue, of good character
- Susilo♂Well-behaved, virtuous
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
Famous people named Afdhal
- Afdhal Yusman · b. 1983
- Afdhal Khalilullah
- Afdhal · b. 1995
- Afdhal · b. 1984
- Afdhal
- Afdhal Yasin
- Afdhal Za
- Afdhal Zikri · b. 1997
FAQ about the name Afdhal
What is the meaning of Afdhal?
Afdhal means better, most excellent. From Arabic afḍal, a comparative and superlative form expressing excellence or superiority.
Is Afdhal a boy’s name?
Yes, Afdhal is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 91% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Afdhal?
Afdhal is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Afdhal in the Quran?
Afdhal does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Afdhal have?
Afdhal has 2 syllables (Af-dhal) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Afdhal?
Afdhal ranks #1,263 among boy names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Afdhal?
Other spellings: Afdal.
What full names go well with Afdhal?
Some ideas: Afdhal Saifullah Gamal; Afdhal Khoiri Saiba; Afdhal Mudaffar.
Famous people named Afdhal?
Notable people named Afdhal include Afdhal Yusman, Afdhal Khalilullah, Afdhal.
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