Jafari

Jafari Meaning & Origin

About Jafari
The name "Jafari" is of Swahili origin and is commonly used in East Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "jafar," which means "stream" or "river." As a name, Jafari symbolizes the flowing and continuous nature of life, representing someone who is adaptable, flexible, and able to navigate through various situations with ease. It often carries connotations of resilience, strength, and the ability to overcome obstacles, making it a meaningful and powerful name choice.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jafari are male.

Jafari Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -72.22% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JFR
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J01060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AH0 F EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/jafari*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFR', 'AFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jafari in Braille

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

The name Jafari in braille

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

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

The name Jafari in sign language

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