Boy name
Afsun name meaning
“enchantment; spellbinding influence”
Afsun means “enchantment” or “spellbinding influence.” It derives from Persian afsun, meaning “magic” or “a magical utterance,” and entered Turkish through Ottoman Turkish. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine name. It evokes spells in fairy tales and is directly related to the Turkish word efsun.
What does Afsun mean?
Enchantment; spellbinding influence
In Turkish: büyü; büyüleyici etki
Afsun denotes magic and, figuratively, an attraction that holds someone spellbound. In literary language it may describe the effect of a gaze, voice, or beauty. Efsun is a related form from the same Persian source, sharing the imagery of enchantment and captivating influence.
Origin of the name Afsun
It comes from Persian afsūn, referring to a spell or magical utterance, transmitted through Ottoman Turkish.
How to pronounce Afsun
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /afsun/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افسون |
Is Afsun a boy’s name?
Yes, Afsun is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Afsun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Afsun
Famous people named Afsun
- Afsun Şahin
FAQ about the name Afsun
What is the meaning of Afsun?
Afsun means “enchantment; spellbinding influence”. It comes from Persian afsūn, referring to a spell or magical utterance, transmitted through Ottoman Turkish.
Is Afsun a boy’s name?
Yes, Afsun is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Afsun in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Afsun nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Afsun?
Afsun is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Afsun have?
Afsun has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Afsun?
Afsun does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Afsun?
Notable people named Afsun include Afsun Şahin.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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