Jaafar
JAH-far
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
61
Peak Year
#7 in 1993
First Recorded
1993
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Arabic name, meaning 'stream' or 'river', symbolizing life and movement.
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
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