Jafar

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Jafar means "stream" or "little rivulet" in Arabic.
Scripts(How to write)
جعفر (in Arabic script)
جعفر(Arabic, Persian)
Pronunciation
JA‘-far(Arabic)
ja-FAR(Persian)
juh-FAR
Popularity
Jafar is not a very common name in Western countries, but it is a popular choice in many Muslim countries, including Iran, Iraq, and Afghanistan.

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Jafar Name meanings & History

Jafar means "stream" or "little rivulet" in Arabic. Means "stream" in Arabic. Jafar ibn Abi Talib was a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad who was killed fighting against Byzantium in the 7th century. Another notable bearer was Jafar al-Sadiq, the sixth Shia imam. Jafar is typically a boys' name, although it could also be used for girls in some cultures. It is most commonly used by Muslim families.

Zodiac Sign of Jafar: Justice Sagittarius,Joy Pisces

Synonyms of Jafar:

J: Journal,Jester,Journey,Judicial,Joy,Justice

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Angry,Aggressive,Action

F: Fun-loving,Fiery,Friendly,Festive

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

Jafar is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name

Famous People

The most famous person with the name Jafar is probably Jafar al-Sadiq, a renowned Islamic scholar who lived in the 8th century. There have also been several notable historical figures and fictional characters named Jafar, including the villain in Disney's Aladdin.

2.) JAFAR (Female)

Usage: Hawaiian

Meanings: Derived from the Arabic ja‘far (stream). See JA‘FAR (Arabic Names). Var: Jaffer. (JAH-FAR)


3.) Ja’far (Male)

Usage: Sanskrit

Meanings: (Sanskrit) little stream.

Other Forms: Jafari, Jaffar, Jaffer, Jafur


4.) Jafar (Male)

Usage: Sanskrit

Meanings: (Sanskrit) a form of Ja’far.


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