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Ghaffar

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Ghaffar is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Ever-Forgiving (a name of God)”.

MeaningThe Ever-Forgiving (a name of God)
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingغفار
Pronunciationghaf-FAHR
Arabic rootغ ف ر (gh-f-r) — to forgive, to cover
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Ghaffar

Al-Ghaffār, 'the One who forgives again and again', is one of the Ninety-Nine Names of God. Strictly the proper form for a person is ʿAbd al-Ghaffār, 'servant of the Ever-Forgiving', and many scholars recommend using that full form. In South Asia, however, Ghaffar is often used as a short name, as with the Pashtun leader Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan.

Is Ghaffar a Muslim name?

Yes, it is Islamic, but al-Ghaffar is a name of God, so the preferred form for a boy is Abdul Ghaffar, 'servant of the Ever-Forgiving'.

Is Ghaffar in the Quran?

The name appears in 'And indeed, I am the Perpetual Forgiver (Ghaffār) of whoever repents and believes' (Quran 20:82).

Where is the name Ghaffar used?

Mostly as Abdul Ghaffar in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India; Gaffar in Turkey.

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Spellings and variants of Ghaffar

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ghaffar mean?

Ghaffar means 'The Ever-Forgiving (a name of God)'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Ghaffar a Muslim name?

Yes, it is Islamic, but al-Ghaffar is a name of God, so the preferred form for a boy is Abdul Ghaffar, 'servant of the Ever-Forgiving'.

How do you write Ghaffar in Arabic?

Ghaffar is written غفار in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Ghaffar?

Ghaffar is pronounced ghaf-FAHR.

Is Ghaffar mentioned in the Quran?

The name appears in 'And indeed, I am the Perpetual Forgiver (Ghaffār) of whoever repents and believes' (Quran 20:82).

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