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Zaafir

Quick answerZaafir is an Arabic name derived from the root Z-F-R, meaning "victorious," "triumphant," or "one who wins," related to the concept of overcoming obstacles.

Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#14,229
TrendStable
Peak year2006
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology7 Chaldean 2
Global rank#4,432

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zaafir

Zaafir is an Arabic name derived from the root Z-F-R, meaning "victorious," "triumphant," or "one who wins," related to the concept of overcoming obstacles.

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Etymology

Zaafir is an Arabic name derived from the root Z-F-R, meaning "victorious," "triumphant," or "one who wins," related to the concept of overcoming obstacles. The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic contexts, with historical usage across Arab, Persian, and South Asian Muslim communities.

Zaafir currently ranks #14,229 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2006.

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