Jafari: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ahf-ahr-ee
Origin: UAE
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Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Rivulet or stream

The name Jafari is derived from the Arabic word meaning rivulet or stream. It is recognized in various Middle Eastern countries and has some usage in South Asia, but it is not as commonly used as Jafar.

Jafari Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jafari is currently #21474 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jafari is currently #9197 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jafari is currently #10874 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jafari is currently #4694 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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