Jabar
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Jabar
The given name 'Jabar' means 'powerful' or 'strong' and is derived from the Arabic root 'j-b-r', which conveys a sense of force or authority.
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Etymology
The given name 'Jabar' means 'powerful' or 'strong' and is derived from the Arabic root 'j-b-r', which conveys a sense of force or authority. The name 'Jabar' is commonly used in Islamic cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries, and has been used by notable historical figures such as Jabar ibn Sulaiman, a 9th-century Arab historian.
Jabar currently ranks #11,198 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1977.
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