Jakar
Tibetan · Boy · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Jakar
The name 'Jakar' does not have a widely recognized meaning or clear linguistic root in major name databases, but it may be a variant of 'Jakar' from Tibetan, meaning "white" or "bright" (from *ja* "white" and *kar* "bright").
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
The name 'Jakar' does not have a widely recognized meaning or clear linguistic root in major name databases, but it may be a variant of 'Jakar' from Tibetan, meaning "white" or "bright" (from *ja* "white" and *kar* "bright"). It is used in Tibetan Buddhist cultures, notably as a place name (e.g., Jakar in Bhutan) and occasionally as a given name, with no significant historical figure widely recorded.
Jakar currently ranks #10,072 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Tibetan Buddhist names that sit beautifully beside JakarSimilar names you might like
Names starting with JMore names starting with J
- Jacorie
- Jacare
- Jadarion
- Jabrell
- Jacion
- Jacarter
- Jacayden
- Jacobalexander
- Jacobb
- Jacylyn
- Jadarrion
- Jaair
- Jacoy
- Jabarius
- Jacobs
- Jacarion
- Jacynth
- Jabarie
🧬 See Jakar's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Jakar's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Jakar your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Jakar already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Jakar go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Jakar
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Jari is a Finnish name meaning "fierce spear" or "spear warrior," derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "hard"…"
"Jaro means "fierce" or "agile" and derives from Slavic roots, particularly related to Proto-Slavic elements suggesting spring or agility."
"Jiri is the Czech form of George, derived from the Greek name Georgios (Georgos), which means "farmer" or "tiller of…"
"Jurre is a Dutch diminutive form of George, derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "tiller of the…"
"Jere is a Finnish diminutive form of Jeremiah, derived from the Hebrew name Yirmeyahu, meaning "God will exalt" or "God…"
"Jyri is the Finnish form of George, derived from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), which means "farmer" or "tiller of…"
"The name 'Jara' has multiple origins; in Czech and Slovak it is a diminutive of Jaroslav, meaning "fierce and glorious"…"
"Jori is a Finnish and Scandinavian diminutive of Jouko or Jørgen, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer"…"
"Juri means "farmer" or "earthworker" and derives from the Latin root "georgius," which comes from the Greek "georgos" (geo- meaning…"
"The name 'Jair' means "he shines" or "he enlightens" in Hebrew, derived from the root אור (or, meaning "light")."
"Jayshree is a Sanskrit compound name combining "Jay" (victory) and "Shree" (wealth, prosperity, auspiciousness), meaning "victorious prosperity" or "victory and…"
"Joar is a Scandinavian name derived from Old Norse elements "Jo" (related to horses or a variant of "Ý") and…"