Avin
Avin means 'love' or 'affection' in Kurdish; it conveys warmth, tenderness, and emotional devotion.
Avin is used by Muslim Kurdish communities. It is culturally Kurdish and carries no direct Quranic attribution, but fits Muslim naming practices when chosen for its positive meaning.
The semantic field of Avin—love and devotion—aligns with Sufi themes in poetry and spirituality, though the name itself is a cultural given name rather than the name of a specific Sufi figure.
Pronounced ah-VEEN, with stress on the second syllable.
Avin is relatively rare globally but familiar within Kurdish-speaking regions; popularity is modest compared to mainstream Arabic or Persian names.