AFAB
What is another word for AFAB? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Assigned female at birth: recorded as female on a birth certificate on the basis of the body observed at delivery, regardless of the gender the person later identifies as.
Antonyms
AMAB
How to use AFAB
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
AFAB non-binary
AFAB trans man
AFAB and AMAB
Neutral. Standard in medical, research and LGBTQ+ contexts; usually written in capitals.
Etymology
An acronym of assigned female at birth.
Full origin of AFAB →Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between AFAB and female?
AFAB describes what was written down at birth, not who someone is. Many AFAB people are women, but AFAB also covers trans men and non-binary people who were recorded as female. Saying AFAB separates the medical record from the person's actual gender identity.
What is the difference between AFAB and AMAB?
They are the two counterparts: AFAB means assigned female at birth, AMAB means assigned male at birth. Both refer only to the sex recorded at delivery.
Is it rude to call someone AFAB?
It is a neutral clinical term and useful when the topic genuinely concerns birth-assigned sex, such as healthcare or research. Using it to label someone in ordinary conversation, or to imply their gender identity is not real, is generally considered rude.
