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	Jaafar	Jafar
Meaning	This Arabic name means a small stream or a rivulet. It historically refers to a source of water and is a traditional name in Islamic culture.	An Arabic name meaning a little stream or rivulet; it is also widely used in Indian contexts.
Origin	Arabic	Indian
Native script	—	जाफर (Hindi script)
Gender	Boy	Boy
Popularity
Syllables	2	2
First letter	J	J
Rashi	—	makar
Numerology	5: curiosity, freedom and adventure	4: stability, hard work and loyalty

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