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Irfan

Irfan (name) means a male given name of Arabic origin, common especially in Pakistan. Example: “Irfan moved to Lahore to study engineering.”

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A male given name of Arabic origin, common especially in Pakistan.
"Irfan moved to Lahore to study engineering."

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In plain EnglishA boy's first name meaning roughly "knowledge," most common in Pakistan and other Muslim communities.

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Etymology

From Arabic ʕirfān, meaning "knowledge" or "gnosis."

Origin: Arabic

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What does “Irfan” mean?

The word “Irfan” means a male given name of Arabic origin, common especially in Pakistan. In plain terms, a boy's first name meaning roughly "knowledge," most common in Pakistan and other Muslim communities.

How do you use “Irfan” in a sentence?

Here is “Irfan” used in a sentence: “Irfan moved to Lahore to study engineering.”

What part of speech is “Irfan”?

“Irfan” is a name.

Where does the word “Irfan” come from?

The word “Irfan” comes from Arabic. From Arabic ʕirfān, meaning "knowledge" or "gnosis.".

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