Zafar
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zafar
Zafar means "victory" or "triumph" and derives from the Arabic root ظفر (ẓ-f-r).
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Etymology
Zafar means "victory" or "triumph" and derives from the Arabic root ظفر (ẓ-f-r). The name is primarily used in Islamic, Arabic, Persian, and South Asian (particularly Pakistani and Indian Muslim) cultures, with historical prominence among Mughal rulers and Islamic dynasties.
Zafar currently ranks #10,661 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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