Jafar
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- Name
- Jafar
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The first name Jafar represents an alternative spelling of the Arabic name Gafar (جعفر). Translated, it means approximately 'the brook' or 'the small river'.
What does the name Jafar mean?
Jafar is an alternative spelling of the Arabic name Gafar (جعفر), which is derived from the Arabic term ğaʿfar (جَعْفَر) and means 'the brook' or 'the small river'. This first name is especially prevalent in the Arab and Persian regions. In the German-speaking area, the transcription Dschafar (also Dschaʿfar) is the most common. Other variants include Djaafar, Jaafar, Jaffar, and Jaffer. A notable bearer of this name in Islamic history was Jafar ibn Abi Talib (✝ 629), a companion and cousin of the Prophet Mohammed.
Where does the name Jafar come from?
The name Jafar has Arabic roots and means 'the brook' or 'the small river'. The Arabic
How do you pronounce Jafar?
The pronunciation of the name Jafar is two syllables and has an open structure. It is usually pronounced as 'Ja-far' [ˈdʒaːfaʁ] or [ˈjaːfaʁ] and begins with a long, open A sound. The rolling or guttural R at the end gives the name emphasis. Jafar sounds powerful and tradition-conscious – sonorous, impressive, and present.
Popularity
In Germany, the first name Jafar enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,655th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2007, when it reached 1,124th place. In the last ten years, Jafar has been given as a first name about 100 times, which places it 2,434th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,591st.
Famous people
- Abu Jafar Al Khazin (mathematician)
- Jafar Arias (footballer from Curacao)
- Jafar Bazri (Iranian football player)
- Jafar Ebrahimi (Iranian poet)
- Jafar Irismetov (footballer from Uzbekistan)
- Jafar Kashani (Iranian football player)
- Jafar Mokhtarifar (footballer from Iran)
- Jafar Panahi (Iranian film director)
- Jafar Shahidi (scholar from Iran)
- Jafar Zafarani (Iranian mathematician)
- Mohammad Jafar Mahjoub (writer from Iran)
- Mohammad Jafar Pouyandeh (Iranian writer)
- Mohammad Jafar Salmasi (Iranian weightlifter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Jafar
What does the name Jafar mean?
Jafar is an Arabic name form that means 'the brook' or 'the small river' and is derived from the Arabic word ğaʿfar (جَعْفَر).
Where does the name Jafar come from?
The name has Arabic roots and is primarily common in the Arab and Persian regions.
How popular is the name Jafar?
In the German-speaking area, the transcription Dschafar is often used, while the name is more widely spread in the Arab world.