By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Persian
"charm, spell"
A straightforward spelling of this magical Persian name, Afsoon means "charm" or "spell". Also written as Afsun and Afsoun, it is notably borne by wrestler Afsoon Roshanzamir, an Olympic coach and…
Also transliterated as Afsoon and Afsun, this magical name has a succinct sound and a mystical and poetic meaning. Wrestler and Olympic coach Afsoon Roshanzamir is a notable bearer, and the first…
Sunny and whimsical, but grounded and succinct at the same time, Afsun is a Persian choice with a magical, charming meaning. Also written as Afsoon and Afsoun it is notably borne by wrestler and…
Chinese
"love orchid; friendly, lush mist"
A unisex Chinese name with two nature related meanings: "love orchid" or "friendly, lush mountain mist". The floral character combination is notably used for girls, and appears in the novel Lady…
Spanish, Mapuche, Irish
"ember; island"
A Hispanicized form of Ailen or Ayelen, a Mapuche name with can mean "ember" and an Old Irish word name, translating to "island". It may appeal to fans of Ailani and Ayla.
