Afghan names are shaped by Persian, Pashto, and Islamic traditions, often reflecting values of honor, strength, and faith. Names like Ahmad (praiseworthy) and Fatima (captivating) have roots in centuries-old customs and spiritual beliefs. These names embody the diverse cultural heritage of Afghanistan, connecting the past to the present.
| Name | Meaning | Origins | Gender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delbara | Delbara: Afghan name meaning "charming," elegant, and culturally significant. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Eidee | Eidee: Afghan name meaning "gift," gaining popularity for girls. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Eidi | Eidi: Afghan name meaning "gift," unique, feminine, culturally significant. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Ekhtiyar | Ekhtiyar: Afghan name meaning "choice," unique and culturally significant. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Enayatullah | Enayatullah means "gift of God," cherished in Afghan communities. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Eshon | Eshon: Afghan name meaning "noble," gaining popularity among diverse communities. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Farazullah | Farazullah means "elevation of God," reflecting Afghan cultural significance. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Farhad | Farhad means "happiness," linked to a tragic Persian love story. | Afghanistan | Unisex | |
| Faridullah | Faridullah means "unique servant of Allah," primarily used in Afghanistan. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Farishta | Farishta means "angel," is Afghan, and gaining popularity for girls. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Farkhondi | Farkhondi: Afghan name meaning "joyful," unique, and culturally significant. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Faryan | Faryan: Afghan name meaning "brave," gaining popularity for boys. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Fazullah | Fazullah: Afghan name meaning "blessing of Allah," traditionally male. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Ferozi | Ferozi: Persian unisex name meaning "turquoise," gaining cultural recognition. | Afghanistan | Unisex | |
| Gaisa | Gaisa: Afghan name symbolizing strength, courage, resilience; gaining popularity. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Gauhara | Gauhara: Afghan name meaning "jewel," gaining popularity for uniqueness. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Gouharshad | Gouharshad: Afghan name meaning "jewel of joy," elegant and unique. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Gulsara | Gulsara: Afghan name meaning "rose-like," elegant and culturally significant. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Gulzara | Gulzara: Afghan name meaning "garden of flowers," exuding elegance. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Gulzay | Gulzay: Afghan name meaning "flower crown," gaining popularity for girls. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Gulzaya | Gulzaya means "flower garden," symbolizing beauty and elegance. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Gulzayna | Gulzayna: Afghan name meaning "flower decoration," cherished for elegance. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Haale | Haale: Persian unisex name meaning "halo," gaining popularity in Afghanistan. | Afghanistan | Unisex | |
| Hafizullah | Hafizullah means "protector of God," significant in Afghan culture. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Haneeta | Haneeta: Afghan name meaning "gracious," gaining popularity in South Asia. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Haseebullah | Haseebullah: Afghan name meaning "accounted for by Allah," culturally significant. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Hashmat Begum | Hashmat Begum: Afghan name meaning dignity, reflecting cultural significance globally. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Hashmat Bibi | Hashmat Bibi: Afghan name meaning dignity, associated with honor and respect. | Afghanistan | Girl | |
| Hashmat Jan | Hashmat Jan: Afghan male name meaning dignity, pride, and honor. | Afghanistan | Boy | |
| Hashmatullah | Hashmatullah: Afghan male name meaning "dignity of Allah," symbolizing honor. | Afghanistan | Boy |