Irfan Name Meaning & Origin
/ir-FAN/Irfan is likely a name of Pakistani origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Irfan' is of Arabic origin, meaning 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'. It is commonly used in Muslim communities across South Asia, Turkey, and Southeast Asia.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Pakistani (South Asian) 50% -
Turkish (Turkish) 30% -
Indonesian (Southeast Asian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Irfan
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 29 boys in the US were named Irfan.
Growth of the name Irfan in the US (SSA Data):
Irfan Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.