Jaafar
Jaafar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Stream, small river”.
| Meaning | Stream, small river |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | جعفر |
| Pronunciation | JAH-far |
| Arabic root | ج ع ف ر (j-ʿ-f-r) — stream |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jaafar
Jaafar (Jaʿfar) is a classical Arabic word for a stream or small river. It was the name of Jaʿfar ibn Abī Ṭālib, the Prophet's ﷺ cousin who led the emigrants to Abyssinia and was martyred at Muʾta, earning the title al-Ṭayyār, 'the flyer'. Imam Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq, the great scholar, also bore it.
Is Jaafar a Muslim name?
Yes. Jaafar is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, borne by the Companion Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib and Imam Jaʿfar al-Sadiq.
Where is the name Jaafar used?
Common throughout the Arab world, Iran, South Asia and Malaysia; Cafer in Turkey.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jaafar mean?
Jaafar means 'Stream, small river'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jaafar a Muslim name?
Yes. Jaafar is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, borne by the Companion Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib and Imam Jaʿfar al-Sadiq.
How do you write Jaafar in Arabic?
Jaafar is written جعفر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jaafar?
Jaafar is pronounced JAH-far.