Jaffer

Jaffer Meaning & Origin

About Jaffer
The name "Jaffer" is of Arabic origin and is commonly used as a given name for boys. It is derived from the Arabic word "ja'far," which means "stream" or "rivulet." The name carries connotations of flowing water, symbolizing life, purity, and abundance. It is often associated with positive qualities such as kindness, compassion, and a gentle nature.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jaffer are male.

Jaffer Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JFR
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AE1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/jaffer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JFR', 'AFR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jaffer in Braille

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

The name Jaffer in braille

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

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

The name Jaffer in sign language

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