Aftab is a radiant and poetic Muslim baby boy name meaning sun, sunlight, and the brilliant light of the morning sun. The name comes from the Persian language and has been used by Muslim families across the Persian, Urdu, and South Asian Islamic cultural traditions for centuries. In Islamic poetry and literature, the sun is one of the most celebrated natural metaphors — representing the light of faith, the warmth of divine love, and the clarity of truth that illuminates all darkness. A boy named Aftab is blessed with the qualities of the sun: warmth, brilliance, energy, and the natural ability to illuminate and energise everyone around him. The name has been particularly popular in Urdu-speaking Muslim communities across India and Pakistan, where it carries a lyrical, poetic quality that resonates deeply with the rich tradition of Urdu literature and the culture of beautifully expressive naming.