Boy name
Gafur name meaning
“one who forgives abundantly”
Gafur is a masculine name meaning one who forgives abundantly, from Arabic ghafūr (غفور), meaning exceedingly forgiving. Gafur is an Indonesian spelling of that Arabic word. The related form Al-Ghafūr is one of the divine names and shares the same Arabic source.
What does Gafur mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gafur
An Indonesian spelling of Arabic ghafūr (غفور), meaning exceedingly forgiving. Al-Ghafūr is one of the divine names.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Gafur in Islam and the Quran
Gafur does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (غفور) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 173.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Gafur
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gafur, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Gafur: one who forgives abundantly
- Rafif: a shimmer or gentle flutter
- Syuaib: the name of the prophet Shu‘ayb
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Meaning of each word
- Gafur: one who forgives abundantly
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
- Saeful: sword, an opening compound element
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Gafur Agil
Meaning of each word
- Gafur: one who forgives abundantly
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
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Meaning of each word
- Sabil: way or path
- Gafur: one who forgives abundantly
- Muhamat: much praised
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Gafur Miftahudin
Meaning of each word
- Gafur: one who forgives abundantly
- Miftahudin: key of the faith
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Meaning of each word
- Gafur: one who forgives abundantly
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Irsad: guidance toward the right path
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How to pronounce Gafur
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /gafur/ |
| Arabic script | غفور |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦥ꦳ꦸꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮖᮥᮁ |
Is Gafur a boy’s name?
Yes, Gafur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gafur ranks #1,553 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gafur
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Gafur
- Gafur Chalik
FAQ about the name Gafur
What is the meaning of Gafur?
Gafur means one who forgives abundantly. An Indonesian spelling of Arabic ghafūr (غفور), meaning exceedingly forgiving. Al-Ghafūr is one of the divine names.
Is Gafur a boy’s name?
Yes, Gafur is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gafur?
Gafur is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Gafur in the Quran?
Gafur does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (غفور) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 173.
How many syllables does Gafur have?
Gafur has 2 syllables (Ga-fur) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Gafur?
Gafur ranks #1,553 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gafur?
Some ideas: Gafur Rafif Syuaib; Gafur Radi Saeful; Gafur Agil.
Famous people named Gafur?
Notable people named Gafur include Gafur Chalik.
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