Djanfar
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Djanfar
Djanfar is a variant spelling of Jafar, derived from the Arabic root meaning "stream" or "brook," with the name historically signifying something that flows or runs.
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Etymology
Djanfar is a variant spelling of Jafar, derived from the Arabic root meaning "stream" or "brook," with the name historically signifying something that flows or runs. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and among Arabic-speaking populations, with notable historical bearers including Jafar ibn Abi Talib, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and Jafar al-Sadiq, the sixth Imam in Twelver Shia Islam.
Djanfar currently ranks #5,557 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2015.
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