Jafari
Jafari is a Muslim boy name meaning “Stream, small river”.
| Meaning | Stream, small river |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Swahili form of Arabic Jaʿfar |
| Arabic spelling | جعفر |
| Pronunciation | jah-FAH-ree |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Jafari
Jafari is the Swahili form of Jaʿfar, usually explained as 'stream' or 'small river'. It honours Jaʿfar ibn Abī Ṭālib, the Prophet's cousin who led the Muslim emigrants to Abyssinia, and the scholar Imam Jaʿfar al-Ṣādiq. Swahili drops the ʿayn and adds a final -i.
Is Jafari a Muslim name?
Yes. Jafari is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Jafar, after Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib, cousin of the Prophet ﷺ.
Where is the name Jafari used?
Used in Tanzania and Kenya.
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Spellings and variants of Jafari
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jafari mean?
Jafari means 'Stream, small river'. It comes from Swahili form of Arabic Jaʿfar.
Is Jafari a Muslim name?
Yes. Jafari is a Muslim name, the Swahili form of Jafar, after Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib, cousin of the Prophet ﷺ.
How do you write Jafari in Arabic?
Jafari is written جعفر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jafari?
Jafari is pronounced jah-FAH-ree.