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What is the meaning of Aftab/Aftaab?

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Aftab is a Persian name for boys and girls that refers to the sun. It is not an Islamic name but Muslim can use it since it doesn't have a bad meaning. It is pronounced [(AF)ter] + [(TA)sk + (B)oy], written as آفتاب in Persian, and in English it can also be pronounced Aaftab, Aftaab, Aaftaab.

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