Muslim boy name
Jafar
جعفر
“Stream, small river”
ندی
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- In the Qur'an
- No
- Letter
- J
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Abdur-Rahmanعبد الرحمن
Servant of the Most Merciful
Abu Bakrأبو بكر
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Aliعلي
High, exalted, noble
Ammarعمار
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Questions
What does Jafar mean?
Jafar (جعفر) means "Stream, small river". It is an Arabic name for a boy.
What is the meaning of Jafar in Urdu?
In Urdu, Jafar means: ندی.
Is Jafar a Muslim name?
Yes. Jafar is used by Muslims around the world.
Is Jafar mentioned in the Qur'an?
Jafar is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.