What origin is the name Jaafar?

Jaafar comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Jaafar a popular name?

Jaafar is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Jaafar?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Jaafar — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

Jaafar

Q: Is Jaafar a rare name?

Yes. Jaafar does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jaafar

Jaafar

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Jaafar is an arabic boy's name 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.".

With arabic roots, Jaafar is a boy name that means "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.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

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.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Jaafar

Very rare in US records

What does Jaafar mean?

Jaafar is a boy name of arabic origin 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.".

Is Jaafar a rare name?

Yes. Jaafar does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Jaafar

Layla Aaliyah Leila Fatima Amina Zara

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Names with a similar meaning to Jaafar

Jaafar means "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." — these names share that spirit.