Cafer
Cafer is a Muslim boy name meaning “Stream, small river”.
| Meaning | Stream, small river |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Arabic spelling | جعفر |
| Pronunciation | jah-FER |
| Arabic root | ج ع ف ر (j-ʿ-f-r) — stream |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Cafer
Cafer is the Turkish spelling of the Arabic Jaʿfar, a word for a stream or small river; in Turkish the letter c is pronounced j. The most famous bearer is Jaʿfar ibn Abī Ṭālib, cousin of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and leader of the Muslims who emigrated to Abyssinia. Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq, the great scholar of Madinah, also bore the name.
Is Cafer a Muslim name?
Yes. Cafer is the Turkish form of Jafar, an Arabic Muslim name carried by the Companion Jafar ibn Abi Talib.
Where is the name Cafer used?
Used in Turkey and the Balkans; Jafar and Jaafar are the usual forms elsewhere.
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Spellings and variants of Cafer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cafer mean?
Cafer means 'Stream, small river'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish form.
Is Cafer a Muslim name?
Yes. Cafer is the Turkish form of Jafar, an Arabic Muslim name carried by the Companion Jafar ibn Abi Talib.
How do you write Cafer in Arabic?
Cafer is written جعفر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Cafer?
Cafer is pronounced jah-FER.