Jafar

Jafar Meaning & Origin

About Jafar
The name "Jafar" is of Arabic origin and means "stream" or "rivulet." It is derived from the Arabic word "jafara," which refers to the act of flowing or streaming. In Islamic tradition, Jafar is also the name of a prominent companion of Prophet Muhammad, known for his bravery and loyalty. The name Jafar is often associated with qualities such as strength, determination, and resilience.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jafar are male.

Jafar Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jafar in Braille

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

The name Jafar in braille

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

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

The name Jafar in sign language

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