Zafar
Zafar is a Muslim boy name meaning “Victory, triumph”.
| Meaning | Victory, triumph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ظفر |
| Pronunciation | ZUH-far |
| Arabic root | ظ ف ر (ẓ-f-r) — to win, to triumph |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zafar
Ẓafar means victory and success. It is especially popular in South Asia, where it often appears in compounds such as Zafar Iqbal or Zafarullah. The last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah II, wrote Urdu poetry under the pen name Zafar. In Urdu and Persian the Arabic ẓ is pronounced as z.
Is Zafar a Muslim name?
Yes. Zafar is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning victory.
Is Zafar in the Quran?
The root appears in 'after He had given you victory (aẓfarakum) over them' (Quran 48:24).
Where is the name Zafar used?
Very common in Pakistan and India; Zafer is the Turkish form.
Gifts with the name Zafar
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zafar mean?
Zafar means 'Victory, triumph'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Zafar a Muslim name?
Yes. Zafar is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning victory.
How do you write Zafar in Arabic?
Zafar is written ظفر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zafar?
Zafar is pronounced ZUH-far.
Is Zafar mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'after He had given you victory (aẓfarakum) over them' (Quran 48:24).