Jaafar

Jaafar Meaning & Origin

About Jaafar
The name "Jaafar" is of Arabic origin and commonly used in Muslim cultures. It is derived from the Arabic word "ja'far," which means "stream" or "river." The name carries a positive connotation, symbolizing the flow of life, knowledge, and abundance. It is often associated with qualities such as wisdom, intelligence, and generosity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jaafar are male.

Jaafar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JFR
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AH0 F AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/jaafar*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFR', 'AFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jaafar in Braille

Here's how to represent Jaafar in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jaafar in braille

How to Spell the Name Jaafar in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jaafar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jaafar in sign language

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