جوهر

Dzhokhar

boyPersian / Arabic, Chechen form

Dzhokhar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Jewel, gem; essence”.

MeaningJewel, gem; essence
GenderBoy
OriginPersian / Arabic, Chechen form
Arabic spellingجوهر
Pronunciationjoh-KHAR
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Dzhokhar

Dzhokhar is the Chechen and Russian-transliterated form of Jawhar (Persian gawhar), meaning jewel, pearl or essence. It is closely associated with Dzhokhar Dudayev, the first president of the Chechen Republic of Ichkeria. The dzh spelling reflects the Russian rendering of j.

Is Dzhokhar a Muslim name?

Yes. Dzhokhar is used by Muslim families in Chechnya. It is the Caucasian form of Jawhar, meaning jewel.

Where is the name Dzhokhar used?

Found mainly among Chechens.

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Spellings and variants of Dzhokhar

JawharJokharDjokharGohar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Dzhokhar mean?

Dzhokhar means 'Jewel, gem; essence'. It comes from Persian / Arabic, Chechen form.

Is Dzhokhar a Muslim name?

Yes. Dzhokhar is used by Muslim families in Chechnya. It is the Caucasian form of Jawhar, meaning jewel.

How do you write Dzhokhar in Arabic?

Dzhokhar is written جوهر in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Dzhokhar?

Dzhokhar is pronounced joh-KHAR.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.