Zafer
Zafer is a Muslim boy name meaning “Victory, triumph”.
| Meaning | Victory, triumph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Ẓafar |
| Arabic spelling | ظفر |
| Pronunciation | zah-FEHR |
| Arabic root | ظ ف ر (ẓ-f-r) — to win, to triumph |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zafer
Zafer is the Turkish form of Arabic ẓafar, 'victory'. Turkish pronounces the Arabic ẓ as z. The same name appears as Zafar in South Asia and Persian. In Turkey the word is also strongly tied to national history, such as Zafer Bayramı, Victory Day, commemorating 1922.
Is Zafer a Muslim name?
Yes. Zafer is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning victory, used by Muslims in Turkey and, as Zafar, in South Asia.
Is Zafer in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'after He had given you victory over them' (Quran 48:24).
Where is the name Zafer used?
Common in Turkey; Zafar is the usual form in Pakistan and India.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zafer mean?
Zafer means 'Victory, triumph'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Ẓafar.
Is Zafer a Muslim name?
Yes. Zafer is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning victory, used by Muslims in Turkey and, as Zafar, in South Asia.
How do you write Zafer in Arabic?
Zafer is written ظفر in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zafer?
Zafer is pronounced zah-FEHR.
Is Zafer mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'after He had given you victory over them' (Quran 48:24).