Boy name
Taufan name meaning
“a great, violent storm”
Taufan is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “a great, violent storm.” Its source word, ṭūfān, can refer to a deluge or a violent storm. The Arabic word also entered Malay and Indonesian as taufan, giving the personal name the same form as the borrowed word.
What does Taufan mean?
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 Taufan
From Arabic ṭūfān, meaning a deluge or violent storm. The word also entered Malay and Indonesian as taufan.
Taufan in Islam and the Quran
Taufan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الطوفان) does, for example in QS Al-A’raf [7]: 133 and QS Al-Ankabut [29]: 14.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Taufan
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Taufan, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Taufan as a first name
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Taufan Dean
Interpretation
An immense, powerful storm passes through a valley between hills.Meaning of each word
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Dean: valley, land between hills
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Interpretation
May a person embody the enduring might of a great storm.Meaning of each word
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Nara: human being, person
- Dirga: long or enduring
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Taufan Wibi
Interpretation
May strength and authority match the might of a great storm.Meaning of each word
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Wibi: power, authority
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Interpretation
May a son marked by good fortune embody a storm's might.Meaning of each word
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Saputra: son, male child
- Laksmana: bearing auspicious marks
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Interpretation
May a mighty ruler achieve victory with a great storm's force.Meaning of each word
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Senjaya: victory, success
- Richie: powerful ruler
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Taufan Fitriadi
Interpretation
A picture of natural purity alongside a great storm's might.Meaning of each word
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Fitriadi: innate nature or purity; excellence
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Taufan Elang
Interpretation
An eagle spreads its wings amid a vast, powerful storm.Meaning of each word
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Elang: large bird of prey
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Taufan Heriansyah
Interpretation
May a ruler of the home possess a great storm's might.Meaning of each word
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Heriansyah: ruler of the home; king
Taufan as a middle name
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Interpretation
May loyalty to truth shine brightly amid a powerful storm.Meaning of each word
- Setyawan: faithful, committed to truth
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Pradipta: shining brightly, ablaze
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Interpretation
May strength as mighty as a storm serve what is good.Meaning of each word
- Prayoga: proper, suitable, good
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Daya: strength or ability
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Interpretation
May a leader issue honored commands with a great storm's might.Meaning of each word
- Andika: an authoritative command or decree
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Manggala: leader, bringer of good fortune
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Interpretation
May a giver of judgments shine amid a powerful storm.Meaning of each word
- Dayan: judge or arbiter
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Gumilang: gleaming, shining brightly
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Interpretation
A lamp shines as a generous gift amid a great storm.Meaning of each word
- Dipo: lamp, source of light
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Anugrah: grace, gracious gift
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Interpretation
A truly mighty storm reaches all the way to the other side.Meaning of each word
- Sintong: true, real, genuine
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
- Aldila: beyond, on the other side
Taufan as a last name
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Berkat Taufan
Interpretation
May a gift bringing goodness arrive amid a mighty storm.Meaning of each word
- Berkat: a gift bringing goodness
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
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Nara Taufan
Interpretation
A picture of a person amid a vast, powerful storm.Meaning of each word
- Nara: human being, person
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
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Inu Taufan
Interpretation
May a prince possess the might of a great storm.Meaning of each word
- Inu: prince; royal son
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
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Gilang Taufan
Interpretation
May brilliance continue to shine amid a vast, powerful storm.Meaning of each word
- Gilang: radiant, brilliantly shining
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
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Prawira Taufan
Interpretation
May a brave, valiant hero possess a great storm's might.Meaning of each word
- Prawira: a brave and valiant hero
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
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Interpretation
Strong steel stands well arranged amid a great, powerful storm.Meaning of each word
- Baja: strong, hard metal
- Sunoto: good ordering or arrangement
- Taufan: a great, violent storm
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How to pronounce Taufan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /taufan/ |
| Arabic script | طوفان |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦠꦲꦸꦥ꦳ꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮒᮅᮖᮔ᮪ |
Is Taufan a boy’s name?
Yes, Taufan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Taufan ranks #547 among boy names in our data sample (37 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Taufan
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Taufan
- Taufan Pawe · b. 1965
- Andi Taufan Garuda Putra · b. 1987
- G. Taufan Gestoro
- Taufan Gama Simatupang · b. 1963
- Taufan Sukarnoputra · b. 1955
- Andi Taufan Tiro · b. 1971
- L.M.Taufan Alam · b. 1972
- M. Taufan Azhari
- Taufan
- Taufan Abdul Wachid · b. 1977
- Taufan Azhari · b. 1986
- Taufan Budi Setyolaksono · b. 1963
FAQ about the name Taufan
What is the meaning of Taufan?
Taufan means a great, violent storm. From Arabic ṭūfān, meaning a deluge or violent storm. The word also entered Malay and Indonesian as taufan.
Is Taufan a boy’s name?
Yes, Taufan is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 94% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Taufan?
Taufan is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Taufan in the Quran?
Taufan does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (الطوفان) does, for example in QS Al-A’raf [7]: 133 and QS Al-Ankabut [29]: 14.
How many syllables does Taufan have?
Taufan has 2 syllables (Tau-fan) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Taufan?
Taufan ranks #547 among boy names in our data sample (37 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Taufan?
Some ideas: Taufan Dean; Setyawan Taufan Pradipta; Berkat Taufan.
Famous people named Taufan?
Notable people named Taufan include Taufan Pawe, Andi Taufan Garuda Putra, G. Taufan Gestoro.
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