Entry № 142 · Persian origin

Afsaneh Afsaneh — Meaning, Origin & Baby Name Popularity

/ af-sah-NEH /

Gender

Girl

Origin

Persian

Meaning

"A legend, fairy tale"

Syllables

Rank · US 2025

№ 0

First recorded

Traditional

The meaning

A name that means "a legend, fairy tale".

Afsaneh means a legend or fairy tale — a story passed down, full of wonder. It carries romance, myth and imagination.

It reads dreamy and rich, a story of a name.

A legend, fairy tale — a Persian name of grace and heritage.

In its original form

افسانه

Popularity

Current rank · 2025

№ 0 in the U.S.

All-time peak

№ 0 in 0

Babies named Afsaneh · last year

24 in the U.S.

First entered SSA top-1000

Rank, 1995–2025 Lower = more popular

Namesakes

Real people

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In fiction

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Numerology

Afsaneh carries a clear numerological signature.

Parents on Afsaneh

"Persian roots, 3 syllables. Afsaneh."

Mother of one