What origin is the name Jamadar?

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

What are good brother names for Jamadar?

Names from the same indian tradition pair naturally with Jamadar — for example Jay, Arjun, Aarav. You can browse more on our indian names page.

What is the rashi of the name Jamadar?

Jamadar starts with the syllable “Ja” (जा), which traditionally belongs to Uttara Ashadha nakshatra, pada 3, in Makar rashi (Capricorn). This is based on the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable.

Jamadar

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Jamadar

Jamadar

Unisex

Indian

3 syllables

Jamadar is an Indian unisex name meaning "Refers to a leader, officer, or someone in a position of command. Used to imply strength and leadership potential.".

Parents who choose Jamadar pick a unisex name from the Indian tradition, meaning "Refers to a leader, officer, or someone in a position of command. Used to imply strength and leadership potential.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Indian
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Refers to a leader, officer, or someone in a position of command. Used to imply strength and leadership potential.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Jamadar

What does Jamadar mean?

Jamadar is a unisex name of Indian origin meaning "Refers to a leader, officer, or someone in a position of command. Used to imply strength and leadership potential.".

How popular is Jamadar?

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Brother names that go with Jamadar

Jay Arjun Aarav Rohan Ayaan Vihaan

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Jamadar.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Rashi, nakshatra & numerology

Starting syllable: Ja (जा)
Rashi: Makar (Capricorn)
Nakshatra: Uttara Ashadha, pada 3
Name number: 5

By tradition, names starting with “Ja” suit babies born in Uttara Ashadha nakshatra (pada 3), which falls in Makar rashi. This is read from the English spelling; the Hindi spelling decides the exact syllable. The name number uses Chaldean numerology.

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Names with a similar meaning to Jamadar

Jamadar means "Refers to a leader, officer, or someone in a position of command. Used to imply strength and leadership potential." — these names share that spirit.

Sophia — "Sophia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom'. It has been used across Europe since early Christian times." (Greek)
Mason — "Mason is an English surname for a stoneworker, from the Old French masson. It is now used as a first name." (English)
Olivia — "Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive'. The olive branch is a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it in Twelfth Night." (Latin)
Amelia — "Amelia comes from the Germanic amal, meaning 'work' or 'industrious'. It is also used as a form of Emilia." (German)
Ella — "Ella comes from the Germanic element alia, meaning 'other' or 'all'. It is also used as a short form of Eleanor and Ellen." (English)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Gabriel — "Gabriel comes from the Hebrew Gavri'el, meaning 'God is my strength'. Gabriel is an archangel and messenger." (Hebrew)
Carter — "Carter is an English occupational surname for someone who drove a cart and carried goods." (English)