Tofan means “storm”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Bashkir.
- Tofan is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Bashkir.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Tofan mean?
Tofan (Туфан) is a boy's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Bashkir. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic طُوفَان (‘storm’). That word means “storm”.[1]
Tofan in Bashkir
What does Tofan mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Туфан and Tofan (Wiktionary romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “storm” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Tofan come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic طُوفَان (‘storm’).[1]✓ Documented
How do you pronounce Tofan?
In IPA: [tuˈfɑn], as given in the cited dictionary entry.
Is Tofan a Bashkir name?
Yes. Tofan is documented as a given name in Bashkir. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Tofan across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bashkir | ТуфанCyrillic | Boy | same as above: “storm” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Tofan
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Sibling names for Tofan
Names recorded for the same language (Bashkir) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Tofan rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MusaBoy“Moses (the prophet's name)”same language (bashkir)
- GaliBoy“administrator, provincial governor; owner of all”same language (bashkir)
- RakhimBoy“merciful”same language (bashkir)
- MaryamGirl“beloved”same language (bashkir)
- MilyaushaGirl“violet (flower)”same language (bashkir)
- AibulatBoy“moon steel”same language (bashkir)
- EldarBoy“ruler of the land”same language (bashkir)
- RifatBoy“high rank, elevation”same language (bashkir)
Common questions about Tofan
What does the name Tofan mean?
Tofan means “storm”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Bashkir.
Is Tofan a girl's or a boy's name?
Tofan is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Tofan come from?
Tofan is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Tofan?
Tofan is recorded for Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How many syllables does Tofan have?
Tofan has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Туфан”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 88381016. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic طُوفَان (ṭūfān) or Persian طوفان (“the Deluge”, male given name); classified as a male given name in the Bashkir section; IPA [tuˈfɑn]; listed as a male given name in the Bashkir section (+2 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “طوفان”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93599446. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic طُوفَان ‘storm’
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