Ghafoor
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Ghafoor
Ghafoor derives from the Arabic root غ-ف-ر (gh-f-r) meaning "to forgive" or "to pardon," and is one of the 99 Names of Allah in Islamic theology, referring to "The Forgiving One." The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world, South Asia, and the broader Islamic diaspora, with historical prominence among Islamic scholars and leaders.
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Etymology
Ghafoor derives from the Arabic root غ-ف-ر (gh-f-r) meaning "to forgive" or "to pardon," and is one of the 99 Names of Allah in Islamic theology, referring to "The Forgiving One." The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world, South Asia, and the broader Islamic diaspora, with historical prominence among Islamic scholars and leaders.
Ghafoor currently ranks #2,859 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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