Jafar
jah-FAR
Popularity
#4610
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
659
Peak Year
#33 in 1994
First Recorded
1975
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An Arabic name meaning 'stream' or 'river'. It's associated with generosity and compassion.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Jafar
The evil sorcerer from Disney's 'Aladdin'.
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