Boy name

Irfan name meaning

“knowledge, deep understanding”

Aksara Jawa

Aksara Sunda

/irfan/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #142

Irfan is a masculine name from Arabic ʿirfān, meaning “knowledge” or “deep understanding.” Its source word derives from the Arabic verb ʿarafa, meaning “to know.” The name therefore carries the connected senses of knowledge and recognition, both reflected in the meaning of its Arabic source.

What does Irfan mean?

Knowledge, deep understanding

In Indonesian: pengetahuan, pengenalan mendalam

#Knowledge

-an

The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →

Origin and cultural usage of Irfan

From Arabic ʿirfān, 'knowledge or recognition', derived from ʿarafa, 'to know'.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
Starts with	I · Ir

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Irfan in Islam and the Quran

Irfan 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 Irfan

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Irfan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Irfan as a first name

Irfan Saiba Daffa

Interpretation
May deep knowledge guide timely protection that keeps danger away.
Meaning of each word
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
Irfan Muiz

Interpretation
May profound knowledge become a source of honor for others.
Meaning of each word
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Muiz: one who bestows honor
Irfan Rafa Fajri

Interpretation
May knowledge bring harmony and prosperity like the arrival of dawn.
Meaning of each word
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Fajri: relating to dawn
Irfan Maulana

Interpretation
May this child become a protector endowed with profound knowledge.
Meaning of each word
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Maulana: our lord, our protector
Irfan Zaid Usamah

Interpretation
May knowledge keep growing with the strength of a mighty lion.
Meaning of each word
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Zaid: increase, growth in amount
- Usamah: mighty lion
Irfan Mudaffar

Interpretation
May profound knowledge lead this child toward victory in every endeavor.
Meaning of each word
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
Irfan Haikal

Interpretation
A picture of profound knowledge structured like the framework of a grand building.
Meaning of each word
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
Irfan Sulton Alfajar

Interpretation
May this child become a knowledgeable ruler, arriving like dawn's first light.
Meaning of each word
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Sulton: ruler or holder of authority
- Alfajar: the first light of dawn

Irfan as a middle name

Habib Irfan Salis

Interpretation
May this child be beloved, deeply knowledgeable, and gentle in manner.
Meaning of each word
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Salis: gentle, fluent
Sami Irfan Fadillah

Interpretation
May knowledge and moral excellence lead this child to an elevated standing.
Meaning of each word
- Sami: exalted, elevated in rank
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
Hamam Irfan Rezha

Interpretation
May this child pursue deep knowledge with determination and a willing heart.
Meaning of each word
- Hamam: resolute, energetic
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
Saiba Irfan Zaidan

Interpretation
May knowledge grow abundantly and guide this child toward accuracy.
Meaning of each word
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
Agil Irfan Raihan

Interpretation
May this child grow discerning and knowledgeable, like a fragrant plant.
Meaning of each word
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
Zaidan Irfan Hasanul

Interpretation
May this child's knowledge keep increasing and become a source of goodness.
Meaning of each word
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
- Hasanul: the good or beautiful

Irfan as a last name

Bachir Irfan

Interpretation
May this child bring joyful news, equipped with profound knowledge.
Meaning of each word
- Bachir: bearer of glad tidings
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
Rezky Khalif Irfan

Interpretation
May this child become a knowledgeable successor blessed with life's provisions.
Meaning of each word
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
- Khalif: successor or replacement
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
Alwan Faishol Irfan

Interpretation
May this child become a knowledgeable adjudicator of elevated standing.
Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
Rafid Irfan

Interpretation
May knowledge equip this child to offer help and support to others.
Meaning of each word
- Rafid: one who helps or supports
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
Salis Irfan

Interpretation
May this child possess profound knowledge and share it with gentleness.
Meaning of each word
- Salis: gentle, fluent
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding
Fawwaz Irfan

Interpretation
May profound knowledge accompany the many successes this child achieves.
Meaning of each word
- Fawwaz: highly successful, often victorious
- Irfan: knowledge, deep understanding

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How to pronounce Irfan

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/irfan/
Arabic script	عرفان
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦲꦶꦂꦥ꦳ꦤ꧀
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮄᮁᮖᮔ᮪

Is Irfan a boy’s name?

Yes, Irfan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 100%Girls 0% ♀

Irfan ranks #142 among boy names in our data sample (117 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Irfan

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Irfan

Irfan Fadhilah · b. 1990
Irfan Raditya · b. 1988
Irfan Hakim · b. 1975
Teuku Irfan TB
Irfan AB
Irfan Aulia Irsal · b. 1983
Irfan H. Basyir
Irfan Hamka · b. 1943
Irfan Hielmy · b. 1931
Irfan Penyok · b. 1970
Irfan Setiaputra · b. 1964
Irfan Zubaidy · b. 1968

FAQ about the name Irfan

What is the meaning of Irfan?

Irfan means knowledge, deep understanding. From Arabic ʿirfān, 'knowledge or recognition', derived from ʿarafa, 'to know'.

Is Irfan a boy’s name?

Yes, Irfan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Irfan?

Irfan is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Irfan in the Quran?

Irfan does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Irfan have?

Irfan has 2 syllables (Ir-fan) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Irfan?

Irfan ranks #142 among boy names in our data sample (117 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Irfan?

Some ideas: Irfan Saiba Daffa; Habib Irfan Salis; Bachir Irfan.

Famous people named Irfan?

Notable people named Irfan include Irfan Fadhilah, Irfan Raditya, Irfan Hakim.

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