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Sufjan
OriginArmenian
Meaning"slender"
About Sufjan
This name is growing in popularity, partly because of its tie to hipster musician Sufjan Stevens; is also related to Abu Sufyan, a figure from early Islamic history.
Pronounced SOOF-yahn.
As of October 2026, Sufjan ranked #13934 in US births in 2024 SSA.
Editor's take: The name Sufjan is a boy's name of Armenian origin meaning "slender".
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