Jafar
“Stream, small river”Muslim boy name · Arabic origin
MeaningStream, small river
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
First letterJ
What does Jafar mean?
Jafar is a beautiful Muslim boy name of Arabic origin. It means “Stream, small river”. Cousin of the Prophet ﷺ.
Naming a child after the Prophets, the Companions and the righteous is a cherished tradition: it connects the child to a noble example from the very first day.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to choose names with good meanings, and to perform the Aqiqah and shave the baby’s head on the seventh day.