Jafar
Jafar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Stream, small river”.
| Meaning | Stream, small river |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | جعفر |
| Pronunciation | JAH-far |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jafar
Jaʿfar is an old Arabic word for a stream or small river. The name is beloved through Jaʿfar ibn Abī Ṭālib, the Prophet's ﷺ cousin who led the Muslims who migrated to Abyssinia and was martyred at Muʾta, earning the title al-Ṭayyār, 'the one who flies'. Imam Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq, the great scholar of Madinah, carried it too.
Is Jafar a Muslim name?
Yes. Jafar is a well-loved Muslim name, held by the Companion Jafar ibn Abi Talib and by Imam Jafar al-Sadiq.
Where is the name Jafar used?
Used across the Muslim world; Cafer in Turkey and Jakfar in Indonesia.
Gifts with the name Jafar
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Spellings and variants of Jafar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jafar mean?
Jafar means 'Stream, small river'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Jafar a Muslim name?
Yes. Jafar is a well-loved Muslim name, held by the Companion Jafar ibn Abi Talib and by Imam Jafar al-Sadiq.
How do you write Jafar in Arabic?
Jafar is written جعفر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jafar?
Jafar is pronounced JAH-far.