Jaafar name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Usage: Arabic, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada and Marathi
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Jaafar
Meaning: Rivulet, Small River, Stream and Little Creek
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What does Jaafar mean?

Rarefied Jaafar is used dominantly in Gujarati, Arabic, Kannada, Marathi and Hindi, Jaafar means "Rivulet, Small River, Stream or Little Creek" is came from Arabic is aimed at boys. Jaafar is a variant of prevalent Jafar.

Jafar is resultant of Ja'far. Unwonted Arabic Jafar, meaning of Jafar is "Little Creek and A Little Stream".

Variants of Jaafar

Jafar, Gafar

How popular is the name Jaafar?

Jaafar is an uncommon baby name in still in use in United States. It also recently appeared in England and Wales baby boy names chart. In France, it has been in use since 1978 but could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 161 babies in France have been named Jaafar. But Jaafar is a popular baby name in Iraq where every 1 in 600 have the name as well as in, Syria, Malaysia, Morocco, Jordan and Nigeria.

At least, 130000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearRankBirths
2023107796
201595607
2012107616
2010122275
2008110346
2005101486
200293916
199772797
199487985
199368107
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Jaafar in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Finland639260

Here's what numbers has to say about Jaafar

When it comes to love, you can't stand a monogamous relationship. You believe that nothing is impossible until your heart beats. You have the heart of a warrior. Your expression number reveals what you are best at and that would be successful businessmen, self-made millionaire, influencer, weird artist, or politician. Your great sense of humor makes you attractive in other people's eyes. Details matter to you, especially when it comes to choosing your love partner.

Do you like Jaafar? Other names you would love

  •  Mausami is used specifically in Tamil, Kannada and Bengali, Mausami means "Seasonal" is bestowed upon girls
  •  Barkha is used predominantly in Malayalam and Indian has its origin in Sanskrit, Barkha means "Rain, Life Giving or Monsoon" is given to both sexes
  •  Tahseenah - Commonly used in Sindhi and Arabic, Tahseenah bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of Tahseenah is "Appreciation or Acclaim"
  •  Parinda - Meaning of Parinda is Bird is used as a unisex name is majorly used in Hindi and Arabic
  •  Quasim - Unfamiliar Quasim has its origin in Arabic language is used as a baby boy name, Quasim means "Old Generation" is notably used in Gujarati, Arabic and Hindi

Famous people named Jaafar

  • Jaafar Muhammad, first and longest serving 'Dato' Menteri Besar' of Malaysian state of Johor
  • Jaafar Jackson in All New! A World Exclusive: Oprah Talks to Michael Jackson's Mother, Katherine, and Visits with His Children as
  • In 2012 adventure, comedy film, Jangan pandang-pandang, Jaafar Onn characterized Pensyarah.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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