What Does the Name Jafar Mean
The name Jafar comes from Arabic roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Jafar below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Jafar Name Meaning
ArabicMeans "stream" in Arabic. Jafar ibn Abi Talib was a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad who was killed fighting against Byzantium in the 7th century. Another notable bearer was Jafar al-Sadiq, the sixth Shia imam.
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