Boy name
Efgani name meaning
“associated with lament or outcry”
Efgani means associated with lament or outcry. It is based on Persian efġān, meaning lamentation or moaning, with a suffix expressing connection or relation. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is linked linguistically with Efgan and evokes the rising sound of a lament.
What does Efgani mean?
Associated with lament or outcry
In Turkish: feryatla, yakarışla ilgili
Read as a derivative of efghān, Efgani evokes the language of lament and supplication found in older poetry. Its imagery centres on an audible cry or appeal. The Latin spelling can conceal different historical forms, so the original spelling matters for confirming this interpretation.
Origin of the name Efgani
Possibly from Persian efghān, 'lament or outcry', with a relational suffix. This interpretation should be distinguished from Afghani, which expresses an association with Afghanistan.
How to pronounce Efgani
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /efɡani/ |
Is Efgani a boy’s name?
Yes, Efgani is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Efgani 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 Efgani
Famous people named Efgani
- Efgani Dönmez · b. 1976
FAQ about the name Efgani
What is the meaning of Efgani?
Efgani means “associated with lament or outcry”. Possibly from Persian efghān, 'lament or outcry', with a relational suffix. This interpretation should be distinguished from Afghani, which expresses an association with Afghanistan.
Is Efgani a boy’s name?
Yes, Efgani is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Efgani in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Efgani nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Efgani?
Efgani is of Persian origin.
How many syllables does Efgani have?
Efgani has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Efgani?
Efgani 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 Efgani?
Notable people named Efgani include Efgani Dönmez.
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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