Jafari

Jafari Meaning & Origin

About Jafari
The surname Jafari is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "jafari," which means "pilgrim" or "one who has made the pilgrimage to Mecca." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those who have completed the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. The name Jafari signifies a person's religious devotion and connection to Islam.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Jafari is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Jafari: 938
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26110
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.32

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Jafari based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Jafari is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jafari in Braille

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

The name Jafari in braille

How to sign the name Jafari using Sign Language

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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