Boy name
Efgan name meaning
“a cry of anguish; lamentation”
Efgan means a cry of anguish or lamentation. It comes from the Persian word afġān, meaning an outcry or moan, and also appears in older Turkish literary language. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it evokes the audible lament of an elegy or mourning song.
What does Efgan mean?
A cry of anguish; lamentation
In Turkish: acıyla yükselen feryat, inleme
Efgan belongs to the older Turkish poetic vocabulary of grief expressed aloud. Phrases pairing it with sighs emphasize lamentation and complaint; although its source resembles the ethnonym Afghan in spelling, the name discussed here is associated with the literary word for an anguished cry.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Efgan
From Persian afġān, “lamentation, anguished cry.” It entered Turkish literary usage in the form efgan.
How to pronounce Efgan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /efɡan/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | افغان |
Is Efgan a boy’s name?
Yes, Efgan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Efgan 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.
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FAQ about the name Efgan
What is the meaning of Efgan?
Efgan means “a cry of anguish; lamentation”. From Persian afġān, “lamentation, anguished cry.” It entered Turkish literary usage in the form efgan.
Is Efgan a boy’s name?
Yes, Efgan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Efgan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Efgan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Efgan?
Efgan is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Efgan have?
Efgan has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Efgan?
Efgan 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.
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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